Burgess Owens: “I rise today to recognize Nightingale College, headquartered in Utah, for the remarkable work they are doing to meet one…”

“I rise today to recognize Nightingale College, headquartered in Utah, for the remarkable work they are doing to meet one of America's greatest needs: More nurses. Nightingale isn't just teaching skills. They are shaping our Nation and our future. They are preparing men and women to serve with compassion, integrity, and resilience. The graduates are answering the call in Utah and across our country. Their leadership could not come at a more urgent time. America is facing a shortage of more than 350,000 nurses by 2026. Last year, 65,000 qualified nursing applications were turned away simply because schools didn't have the space. This storage is creating a true public health emergency. It is hitting rural communities and urban healthcare deserts the hardest. Nightingale shows us what is possible. With innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to serve, we can rebuild the clinical workforce and ensure every American has access to high-quality care. Mr. Speaker, we thank our nurses. We encourage Nightingale to keep leading, and I ask my colleagues to follow that example.”