It was so nice to see everyone in person again at NOVA’s 42nd annual meeting in October. I think it was one of our best events yet. You all brought so much positive energy. There was a lot of laughter and celebration along with learning. That’s really what NOVA is all about!
I remember my very first NOVA annual meeting. I was with two coworkers and didn’t know anyone else. I immediately felt among friends. We had many first-time attendees in New Orleans and I imagine they felt similarly. I also met a few nurses who had not yet joined NOVA and I have no doubt they will after the experience they had at the meeting.
The annual meeting isn’t about talking about work on your day off. It’s about remembering why you are doing what you are doing, why you started your VA nursing journey.
I encourage everyone who attended this year to come to Las Vegas in October 2023 for NOVA’s 43rd Annual Meeting. I challenge each of you to bring as many nurses from your VA facility as you can. Let’s have a healthy competition to see which facility has the most nurses in attendance.
Increasing membership is NOVA’s number one goal for 2023 and by engaging in events that celebrate nursing and each other, I know we can end 2023 with the most members NOVA has ever had. One way to kick off recruiting new members from your VA is to take part in the Hill Day Challenge. Recruit five or more nurses (LPN/LVN/RN/APRN) to become new NOVA members between September 10, 2022, and January 5, 2023, and you can earn a one-night stay in Washington, DC, during NOVA’s Hill Day in March. You can find more details on the Advocacy tab located on NOVA’s website.
NOVA is the only professional nursing organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for VA nurses. The more of us who come together, the stronger we will be. NOVA’s future it bright and I am excited to see what we accomplish next.
I wish you all a happy holiday season!
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