President’s Message

Dear NOVA Members,

National Nurses Week (May 6th – May 12th ) is the official time to shine the spotlight on nurses. However, due to COVID-19, the Year of the Nurse was extended into 2021. There is no reason to limit the celebration to just 1 week. Nurses should be celebrated and honored all year for the great things you do. Your commitment to deliver high quality patient care undoubtedly impacts health care outcomes. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and you should feel valued for those accomplishments.

Every day, NOVA nurses go above and beyond to provide the best care for our Veterans. Please enjoy this 2020 – 2021 Year of the Nurse video which was created as a token to say “Thank You!”.

We will continue to celebrate NOVA Nurses and seize every opportunity to show our gratitude and honor each other. For instance, do you know that the call for nominations for the NOVA Awards is currently underway? Each year, NOVA Awards recognizes those who have made significant contributions to NOVA, the nursing profession, the health care of Veterans or in service to our country. I encourage you to take a look at the award categories and nominate a deserving colleague for the great work they are doing. It is time well spent for someone you believe in! Click here.

Happy Nurses Week, Month and Year!

With appreciation, 

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