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

VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA

NOVA Chapter 226

Member Recognition

Chizoba Nwosu

Congratulations to Chizoba Nwosu, PhD, MSN, FNP-BC, General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for successfully defending her dissertation titled “The Impact of Social Support on the Relationship between PTSD and Family Functioning among Women Veterans” to complete UMASS Boston’s Nursing PhD Population Health & Healthy Policy Program in November 2020.

Marianne Goodrow

Marianne Goodrow, DNP, RN, GERO-BC, a NOVA nurse with the Hospital in Home program in West Roxbury, has attained ANCC certification in gerontological nursing. This certification signifies her dedication to patient care and professional development. Nursing specialty certification is validation that a body of knowledge has been attained by the recipient, in this case, the specialized care of gerontology patients. She encourages all nurses to become certified in their specialties for professional growth, personal satisfaction and improved patient care (not to mention the cash award and this publication in NOVA News!).

Wreaths Across America

National NOVA partnered with Wreaths Across America to remember, honor, and teach to ensure the sacrifices of our heroes are never forgotten. NOVA Chapter 226 sponsored 5 wreaths and several NOVA Chapter 226 members individually sponsored Remembrance wreaths to be placed on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes at the Arlington National Cemetery on December 19, 2020.

NOVA Chapter 226 Thankfulness Calendar Raffle

The NOVA Chapter 226 Thankfulness Calendar Raffle was a huge success! Special thanks to everyone who donated and sold raffle tickets. The money raised provided NOVA Chapter 226 members a monetary cash award towards NOVA’s 40th Annual Meeting conference registration.

NOVA Nursing Heroes 5K

Way to go NOVA 5Kers: Grace Conley, Melinda Shackelford, Nacha Pierre, Danielle Newman, Theresa Presley, Anastasia Aryee, and Kelly D. Skinner!

NOVA Chapter 226 Election

The 2020 NOVA Chapter 226 Election results are in. Here are the 2021 NOVA Chapter 226 Board of Directors.

Welcome New NOVA Chapter 226 Members

Virtual Leg Day

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Katie Kessel was the winner of the Holiday Gift Bag at the Virtual Healthy Leg Day: Prevention Through Awareness. Congratulations, Katie!