Commissioner's update for offenders and their families: November 10, 2025
National Nurse Practitioner Week is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the dedicated healthcare professionals who support your well-being every day. They are the people who:
help you learn how to take better care of your health
diagnose illnesses
prescribe medicine
order tests
create treatment plans
Nurse Practitioners work with doctors, Registered Nurses, and other staff to provide you with high-quality health care. If you are meeting with a Nurse Practitioner, remember they are working to support your health.
A simple “thank you” or even a note of appreciation can go a long way in showing gratitude. Nurses work in a challenging environment, and your kindness and cooperation help create a safer, more supportive space for everyone.
Health care workers are not just providers of care, they are listeners, healers, and advocates. Their work is deeply human.