The past few months have been a turbulent time for nurses in the VA system. This has been a time of change and uncertainty. Yet each of you goes to work every day with the mission in mind. You continue to deliver the best care possible to the veterans you care for!

On March 20, 2025, NOVA nurses from across the country were advocating for you and veterans in Washington, DC. Nurses joined together to participate in NOVA’s Hill Day and attended meetings with Senate and House Members and Staffers. NOVA’s 2025 legislative goals were shared and it was a time to deliver on NOVA’s mission of advocating legislatively for the VA nurses with the recent and upcoming changes that are impacting employees and the veterans in the VA system.

NOVA’s mission is to advocate for the VA nurse legislatively, and this year there were many first-time attendees, which demonstrates that NOVA nurses feel the need to advocate at this time. All NOVA nurses can continue to advocate by calling their local congressional offices.

During this month, we also celebrate NOVA’s Certified Nurses! Certified Nurses Day is celebrated annually on March 19th. Certification is a testament to your dedication to maintaining the highest standards of practice and staying abreast of advancements in your respective specialties. By obtaining and maintaining certification, you demonstrate not only your proficiency but also your passion for providing quality care to those in need.

Nurses’ Week is right around the corner! This year we will hold a “Member-Get-a-Member” promotion. New members can receive a discount if they join and pay in full the week of May 6-12, and members who recruit the most new members in the month of May are eligible for a nice reward! Visit our NOVA website at vanurse.org for information.