On the recordNovember 29, 2012
today I rise to recognize all of the advanced practice nurses who work in Nurse-Managed Health Clinics in a resolution to designate November 26, 2012 through November 30, 2012 as National Nurse Managed-Health Clinic Week. National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week will provide a national platform from which to promote the pivotal services offered by the more than 200 nurse-managed health clinics in the United States. Led by advanced practice nurses, these clinics are a unique model for delivery of primary and preventive care. Within Nurse-Managed Health Centers, nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses deliver high quality and cost-effective services to diverse populations of all age groups and ethnicities. A substantial share of the patients are uninsured or on Medicaid. As safety net providers, Nurse-Managed Health Clinics provide care regardless of a person's ability to pay. In addition to the provision of health care services, Nurse-Managed Health Centers play an important role in the health profession's education. Most Nurse-Managed Health Centers are affiliated with colleges of nursing and provide clinical education opportunities to over 3,100 students annually from the fields of nursing, medicine, pharmacy, social work, and public health. A Senate Resolution will recognize the key role Nurse-Managed Health Centers play. I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this tribute to Nurse-Managed Health Clinics.
