NOVA members assembled in Washington, D.C. for our first Hill Day since the Pandemic – a lot of things have changed in the healthcare space since 2020. As a group we focused on NOVA’s 2023 Legislative Priority Goals which include staffing, recruitment & retention, HR Modernization, onboarding and ensuring a budget that supports these critical concerns.

The day started with our kick-off meeting with special guest, Rachel Stevenson, MA, Executive Director, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) of which NOVA is a member. Rachel talked about coalitions and voicing the importance of nursing and its future.  Urging all to speak to your passion to continue improving healthcare for patients, families and your communities. 

It was a terrific way to get everyone motivated and prepared to talk with their congressional members and staff about how nurses contribute to healthcare priorities.

Over 50 NOVA members scheduled meetings on the Hill – many of them coming to DC for the first time to take part in Democracy. It was a wonderful day of advocating for VA healthcare providers – particularly nurses.