[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 123 (Friday, July 31, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   ACKNOWLEDGING NATIONAL CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST RECOGNITION WEEK

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2015

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge National 
Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition Week, which is taking place from 
September 1st through September 7th.
  There are over 72,000 clinical nurse specialists in the United 
States, and they are an integral part of our health care system. 
Clinical nurse specialists deliver high quality health care by 
diagnosing, treating, and managing patients. These critical health care 
providers identify and implement best practices, which reduce health 
care costs. The expertise of clinical nurse specialists will be crucial 
as our nation's population continues to age and demand for health care 
grows.
  The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists represents 
this important profession nationally. I would like to congratulate the 
association on celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing National 
Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition Week, as well as all the clinical 
nurse specialists in this country who help ensure that we all stay 
healthy.

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