Thelma Roach-Serry, BSN, RN, NE-BC

National NOVA Past President

NOVA News Editorial Committee Member

Central Virginia VA HCS, Richmond, VA

NOVA Chapter 420

Laura Bostic, MHA, RN

NOVA Nurse Emeritus

Laura Bostic has had a wonderful nursing career and remains active with the profession. She graduated in 1980 with a BSN from Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, Virginia and later obtained her Masters in Health Administration from Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Her nursing career started at the Kings Daughters Hospital upon graduation from her BSN program. In 1988, she joined Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Laura excelled in her nursing practice and in 1991 she was selected as the nurse manager of the Neurosurgery and ENT inpatient unit. Years later, she retired after serving as a nursing coordinator for the medical center.  Throughout her career she was involved in special events for nurse recognition.  

When interviewed, Ms. Bostic stated, “There are many reasons that a nurse should come to the VA. Tuition assistance is available for nurses who want to further their education, the benefits are good, and there are opportunities for advancement and to be involved.” 

Ms. Bostic currently resides in Stuarts Draft, Virginia where she is active in her local community and church. In addition, she maintains active memberships with the American Nurses Association, Virginia Nurses Association – Central Virginia Chapter, NOVA, and local NOVA Chapter 420. She has been actively involved with these professional nursing organizations through the years, serving in various capacities from secretary to chapter president. She is currently serving as NOVA Nurse Emeritus Committee Co-Chairperson.  

Ms. Bostic encourages all VA nurses to join NOVA – “NOVA provides an opportunity to earn CEUs, network and meet nurses from every state. The annual meeting allows our members to visit other parts of our country and at the same time get our CEs”.

Laura Bostic serving as a judge for Excellence in Nursing Research
VA Richmond, Virginia

Laura Bostic serving as a WON Program Leader 2