NOVA-Iowa City VA-Chapter196

05/12/2026

NOVA supports the "Optimizing the Department of Veterans Affairs Workforce" bill and appreciates Senators Moran and King for introducing it. The bill will be reviewed at today's Senate VA Committee legislative hearing at 4pm ET. To listen to the hearing: https://ow.ly/l5Hx50YROT0 For the press release and NOVA's comments: https://ow.ly/9SuH50YROT3

01/11/2026

01/11/2026

Get Promoted. Get Recognized. Get NOVA. Are you a VA nurse preparing for your proficiency review or aiming for that next career step? Don’t do it alone. For over 45 years, the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) has empowered VA nurses like you with the tools to succeed—through education, mentorship, advocacy, and real-world support. NOVA is proud to offer a new on-demand webinar series designed specifically to help VA nurses like you. Four expert-led sessions are waiting for you, packed with practical guidance and VA-specific insights you can apply immediately. This series is free for NOVA members and available to non-members for $49.99. https://ow.ly/iNOi50XQKtT Join NOVA and access for free! https://ow.ly/zJR850XQKtR

01/10/2026

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09/22/2025

Hello everyone,
Going into the NOVA site and gathering numbers for our chapter, I only see 18 members from our organization still enrolled. Just 6 months ago we had 35. I want to stress the importance of our Nurses Organization of the Veterans Affairs for our Iowa group. For me, belonging to a national group of just VA nurses is like having an extended family. No matter where you live at, we are all trying to achieve the same thing. Having a voice that is recognized by the office of nursing services, the legislation, and communicating and advocating for the Department of Veterans Affairs is what NOVA strives for. Just think of what many voices could do with that. I advocate for my family, my job, my teammates, Veterans and their families, and all of the VA nurses, because it is my passion. I hope that those of you that have not renewed your membership do so again and spread the word! Join NOVA!

NOVA hosts events that offer professional development, networking, and education focused on enhancing veteran care, leadership, and advocacy for nursing professionals.

02/12/2025

We are asking for donation for our upcoming Nurses Month/week. We also recognize each group of employees for their professions. Cardiology week is this week, next week in Mental health profession recognition. This is ongoing all year long and it is just a way to celebrate everyone's profession and a great job doing what they love to do.

See below information;
Iowa City, Iowa Chapter 196
Dear Friends of the Nurses Organization of the Veterans Affairs (NOVA),
The members of the Iowa City Chapter of NOVA are currently planning for the Annual Nurse’s Week/Month 2025 Celebration. This month long celebration will take place in May 2025. This celebration will recognize and honor nurses who care for our nations hero’s at the Iowa City VA Medical Center and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics. This event will be supported entirely through generous donation of local individuals and businesses that provide merchandise, gift certificates, and/or cash contributions.
NOVA is a nationwide, nonprofit, professional organization of nurses who are employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and Clinics. NOVA is dedicated to ensuring quality healthcare for U.S. Veterans, enhanced nursing educational opportunities, standards of excellence for VA nurses, increased research opportunities and academic excellence in the VA, increased communications among VA nurses, effective recruitment and retention programs and to providing a strong voice for VA nurses and Veterans. When you make a donation, you and/or your business will receive the following benefits:
-Recognition of your business
-Our tax ID for tax purposes
-Our families and their families lean toward supporting local businesses that donate.
The members of NOVA-Iowa City Chapter are asking you to support our 2025 event in one or more of the following ways:
-Donate an item or service that can be used in our event.
-Make a cash donation.
Please take a moment and consider our request. Donating is easy! Just contact us by email at [email protected]. or call Heidi Kaufman at (319) 631-9754 or email [email protected] to discuss further. Please leave a message if I am not available and I will get back to you. We would be happy to pick-up donations provided or can be mailed to:
NOVA c/o H Kaufman
2120 Oakdale Circle
Coralville, IA 52241

Thank you in advance for your time and support of NOVA-Iowa City Chapter 196.

12/19/2024

The NOVA Board of Directors wrapped up 2024 business and started strategic planning for 2025 at Association Headquarters in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. For information on NOVA and our strategic plan visit https://www.vanurse.org/default.aspx #