[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 166 (Wednesday, October 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E945]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY NURSES WEEK

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                        HON. JENNIFER A. KIGGANS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2025

  Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today not only as a 
Member of Congress, but as a geriatric nurse practitioner and an 
advocate for our nurses across the Nation, to recognize the unyielding 
composure of our emergency nurses during Emergency Nurses Week.
  In the United States, it is federal law that an emergency room never 
closes and that every person who comes to an ER receives care. Day or 
night, emergency nurses answer the call of duty--providing quality care 
to patients in critical condition while operating in demanding, high-
stakes environments where every second counts. Emergency nurses work 
around the clock, caring for patients of all ages and across every 
specialty--from cardiology and oncology to pediatrics and geriatrics.
  Emergency nurses are heroes, often the first point of contact for 
patients within the ER, and they provide comfort and attentive care 
during an uncertain or stressful time for patients and their families. 
Their critical thinking skills and their compassion for their patients 
make their role essential for preserving our Nation's healthcare 
system.
  It is important that we give our emergency nurses the praise and 
attention they deserve during Emergency Nurses Week to show our 
appreciation for the dedication they have to our Nation's health and 
for the millions of lives they touch on a daily basis. We're forever 
grateful for their sacrifice.

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