May was a busy month for NOVA nurses. The month kicked off with Nurses Week and nurses sharing pictures of the swag they received from their facilities to recognize all of their hard work throughout the year. From hats to tote bags to thank you notes, nurses had all the gear to celebrate in style. Speaking of which, did you see the fun Nurses Week logo on items in the NOVA store?

In May, NOVA also had the great privilege of being invited to provide testimony on Capitol Hill. NOVA Board Member and Legislative Committee chair, Kelley Saindon, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CHPN testified on recruitment and retention issues before a joint hearing of the House VA Subcommittees on Health and Oversight and Investigations. Kelley did an amazing job!

The NOVA Board met with staff from the Office of Nurse Services (ONS) and they shared information about songwriting projects VA nurses have been involved with. These songs are about the lives and careers of VA nurses who are Veterans themselves. These beautiful tracks were launched at a premier hosted by ONS. More information about Freedom Sings can be found on their website and their YouTube channel. This is such a great way to celebrate VA nurses, Veterans, and the work we do every day.

NOVA’s Annual Meeting is right around the corner. Are you ready to join us in Las Vegas October 26 and 27? Registration information is launching soon. I hope to see you there!

At NOVA, every day is Nurses Day! Thank you for everything you do to take care of our Veterans.