Dear NOVA Members,

As the 2020 Election approaches, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of your VOTE.  Do you think that your one VOTE can’t make a difference? Please reconsider. Although voting is not mandatory, it is our civic duty. If nurses don’t participate, health care policy decisions will be made without nursing input. Therefore, we should make our voices be heard. There is power in numbers. After all, nursing is the nation’s largest and most trusted healthcare profession. 

NOVA continues to post information regarding our GET OUT THE VOTE! campaign. This year we have all faced challenges and changes in how we will VOTE due to COVID/coronavirus. NOVA has provided two comprehensive websites that review what you need to know about voting during the pandemic. 

• League of Women Voters website: https://www.vote411.org/

• The popular Rock the Vote website: https://www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/

The websites provide State-by-State voter information and guidelines on how to register, request an absentee, or receive a mail in ballot. Remember to check important dates and deadlines in your State.

You have power. Your voice matters. I encourage you to make your voice heard. So, VOTE LIKE A NOVA NURSE! For me, this means to be well informed, politically engaged and VOTE for what you believe in. Make sure you cast your ballot on or before November 3rd!

Stay safe and healthy!

With appreciation,

Kelly D. Skinner, DNP, APRN, NP-C, GNP-BC, CRRN, WCC, CFCN