By Nancy Claflin DNP MS RN NEA-BC CENP CCRN-K CPHQ FNAHQ

Learning, laughter, and love describe the Phoenix NOVA Chapter’s recent membership recruitment event at the Phoenix City Grille.  Twenty participants, including current NOVA chapter members, NOVA Nurse Emeritus members, prospective NOVA members and guests reconnected or connected for the first time at a lunch meeting.  Attendees participated in an educational presentation by Claire Brines, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, BCMAS, Medical Science Liaison at Organogenesis.  Claire shared information with participants on wound care, including wound healing, debridement, and highlighted products from Organogenesis to promote wound healing.

NOVA’s membership video was shown, and information was shared with attendees regarding NOVA, including membership benefits such as NOVA’s upcoming Annual Meeting in New Orleans, webinars, mentorship program, educational scholarships, legislative updates, tuition and certification discounts.  Everybody agreed that the event exceeded expectations, with great food, great information, and great networking.  Based on the success of this event,  future events will be scheduled.