PRINTER'S NO. 3970
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1045
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY DiGIROLAMO, HENNESSEY, SCHLEGEL CULVER, NEILSON,
M. K. KELLER, MILLARD, EMRICK, DUSH, SONNEY, KINSEY,
PASHINSKI, BIZZARRO, MURT, THOMAS, READSHAW, SCHLOSSBERG,
HILL-EVANS, BARRAR, LONGIETTI, DAVIS, YOUNGBLOOD, RYAN,
EVERETT, DRISCOLL, CALTAGIRONE AND MARSICO,
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of September 9 through 15, 2018, as
"Nephrology Nurses Week" and asking all residents of this
Commonwealth to join in honoring the nephrology nurses who
care for patients with kidney disease.
WHEREAS, Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from kidney
disease and every year many Pennsylvania residents, including
children, adults and elderly individuals, are diagnosed with
kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, The depth and breadth of the nephrology nursing
profession meet the different and emerging kidney disease needs
as well as other health care needs of the population of this
Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The American Nephrology Nurses Association is
working to advance quality care for Americans with kidney
disease before they suffer complete organ failure, increase
awareness in local communities, positively influence patient
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outcomes and keep nephrology nurses abreast of the latest
treatments and kidney-related research; and
WHEREAS, Nephrology nurses function as educators, direct
caregivers and coordinators to help patients manage their lives
while effectively dealing with health issues; and
WHEREAS, The number of new patients diagnosed with kidney
disease doubled through the 1980s and 1990s; and
WHEREAS, More qualified nephrology nurses are needed to meet
the increasingly complex needs of patients who are experiencing
or are at risk for kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, Along with the American Nephrology Nurses
Association, the ANNA Keystone Chapter has declared the week of
September 9 through 15, 2018, as "Nephrology Nurses Week" to
celebrate and honor the unselfish work nephrology nurses perform
each day to maintain the health of thousands of individuals with
kidney disease; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of September 9 through 15, 2018, as "Nephrology Nurses
Week" and ask all residents of this Commonwealth to join in
honoring the nephrology nurses who care for patients with kidney
disease; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the residents of this Commonwealth celebrate
nephrology nurses' efforts to advance patient care and reduce
the incidence of kidney disease and show appreciation for
nephrology nurses not just during this week but at every
opportunity throughout the year.
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