This is National Nurse Practitioner Week and several local NPs were recognized and thanked for their efforts during a proclamation reading Wednesday.
Christian County Judge-Executive Steve Tribble read the proclamation declaring the week, saying that those Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in the health of the community and the country as whole and that Hopkinsville and Christian County are proud to recognize their service they provide to the public.
According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, this week of celebration is held annually to celebrate these exceptional health care providers, and to remind lawmakers of the importance of removing outdated barriers so nurse practitioners will be allowed to practice to the full extent of their experience and education.