[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 197 (Friday, November 21, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE

  (Mr. OWENS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, 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.

                          ____________________