REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of Nurse Practitioner Week from November 10 to November 16, 2024
Report
BACKGROUND
Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses who have advanced clinical education and training which build upon their initial registered nurse preparation. They serve as trusted frontline healthcare providers. There are over 385,000 licensed nurse practitioners in the United States, and over 40,000 nurse practitioners in California providing primary, acute and specialty care to patients of all ages and walks of life.
Nurse Practitioner Week takes place annually in the second week of November. In 2004, Nurse Practitioner Week was recognized by a proclamation by the United States Congress in 2004 in recognition of the many contributions nurse practitioners make to the health and well-being of the people in the communities they serve.
DISCUSSION
At the November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting, the City Council will proclaim National Nurse Practitioner Week from November 10, 2024 through November 16, 2024.
The Silicon Valley Chapter of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners actively supports nurse practitioners, promotes health within diverse communities, and increasing access to high-quality care for everyone. Sue Houchen, a Santa Clara resident and representative of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners will accept the proclamation.
Please note that the recognition of Nurse Practitioner Week was initially scheduled for the City Council meeting on November 12, 2024, however, due to the availability of the representatives, the item was scheduled for November 19, 2024.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informational report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact other than staff time for preparing this report.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Maria Le, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation of National Nurse Practitioner Week