NOVA 35th ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 10 JUNE 12, 2015 The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel Washington, D.C. BUILDING ON THE PAST TO CREATE HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE FUTURE
WHY ATTEND? Earn up to 10.25 CEUs. Join colleagues on Capitol Hill for meetings with Congressional leaders. Hear presentations from national nursing organizations and the Department of Veterans Affairs on the future of nursing. Learn how to create and strengthen nursing partnerships. Take advantage of NOVA s special hotel rate during peak tourist season in Washington, D.C. Attend for the FUN of it! HAVE QUESTIONS? REGISTRATION: Luba Litvinova, Director of Membership & Administration luba@vanurse.org / 703-444-5587 SESSION SPEAKERS/OPTIONAL EVENT/POSTERS AND OTHER GENERAL INQUIRIES: Linda Howe, Manager, Education & Conferences lhowe@vanurse.org / 703-444-5587 NOVA 35th ANNUAL MEETING BUILDING ON THE PAST TO CREATE HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS/EXHIBITS: Susan Dove, Executive Director sdove@vanurse.org / 703-444-5587 JUNE 10 JUNE 12, 2015 The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, Washington, D.C.
PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES PURPOSE: The purpose of this program is to provide you, the attendee, with information that will enhance your ability to create healthcare partnerships that will influence healthcare for veterans. OBJECTIVES: After completion of this program, participants will be able to: Describe the common interests of NOVA and professional nursing organizations such as AACN, ANA, AAMN and AANA. Identify NOVA s contributions to improving patient care in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Identify ways that NOVA and Veterans Service Organizations can strengthen partnerships to work together on behalf of veterans. Describe the plan to implement licensed independent practice for Advanced Practice Nurses in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Identify resources to support nursing recruitment in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Demonstrate the process of sharing NOVA s legislative agenda with elected officials. Identify ways to prevent lateral violence. Describe a comprehensive approach to end-of-life care for veterans. Summarize changes in nursing s future in the Department of Veterans Affairs. This activity has been submitted to the Phoenix VA Health Care System, which is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Arizona Nurses Association. The Arizona Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Thank you for participating in NOVA s 35th Annual Meeting. There are no conflicts of interest with this program for faculty members, nurse planners or the planning committee members.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE at a glance WEDNESDAY June 10 THURSDAY June 11 FRIDAY June 12 12pm - 7pm - REGISTRATION OPEN 8am - 12pm NOVA BOARD MEETING 1:30pm - 2:30pm WELCOME REFRESHMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS 2:30pm - 3pm OPENING CEREMONIES 3pm - 3:45pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Remembering Nursing s Core Values 3:45pm - 4:30pm NOVA - Claiming Our Place in Patient Care 4:30pm - 5pm REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS 5pm - 6pm Moving Healthcare Forward - Strengthening VSO Partnerships 6:15pm - 7:15pm WELCOME RECEPTION 7am - 1:30pm - REGISTRATION OPEN 7:15am - 8am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS 8am - 9am Advancing Partnerships in the Nursing Community 9am - 10am Increasing Access to APRN Healthcare Services 10am - 10:15am REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS 10:15am - 11:15am Nursing Recruitment & Retention - The Key to Access 11:15am - 12pm Nursing s Power on Capitol Hill 12pm - 1pm - LUNCHEON 1:30pm - 5pm VISITS TO CAPITOL HILL 5pm - 6pm NOVA RECEPTION ON CAPITOL HILL 7am - 1:30pm - REGISTRATION OPEN 7am - 10am VIEW POSTERS WITHOUT PRESENTERS 7:30am - 9am NOVA AWARDS BREAKFAST 9am - 10am Partnering With Colleagues to Prevent Lateral Violence 10am - 11am POSTER PRESENTATIONS WITH PRESENTERS 11am - 12pm End of Life Care for Veterans in Their Community 12pm - 1pm Nursing s Future Where Are We Going? 1pm - 1:15pm WRAP-UP AND EVALUATION
WEDNESDAY June 10 8am - 12pm 12pm - 7pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3pm NOVA BOARD MEETING - Unite Room, Second Floor (Open to NOVA Board Members Only) REGISTRATION - Pre-function Area, First Floor WELCOME REFRESHMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS - Hub/Grid Rooms, First Floor OPENING CEREMONIES - WELCOME BY PROGRAM CHAIRS NANCY ELLIOTT, MSN, RN-BC NOVA Board Member NANCY CLAFLIN, DNP, MS, RN, CENP, NEA-BC, CPHQ, FNAHQ NOVA Past President & Nurse Emeritus Nancy Elliott PRESENTATION OF COLORS Armed Forces Color Guard, United States Army Military District of Washington Nancy Claflin NATIONAL ANTHEM A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR LOST FRIENDS OPENING REMARKS LARRY LEMOS, DNP, MHA, RN, GCNS-BC, NE-BC President, Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs Larry Lemos
WEDNESDAY June 10 3pm - 3:45pm OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION - REMEMBERING NURSING S CORE VALUES THE HONORABLE ROBERT A. MCDONALD Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonald has been asked to speak about how VA nursing s core values are intertwined with the greater healthcare community and provide a short update on the progress of hiring healthcare providers since the implementation of the VA Access, Choice and Accountability Act, as well as nursing s role in helping to implement his Blueprint for Excellence. Hon. Robert A. McDonald 13:45pm - 4:30pm GENERAL SESSION - NOVA CLAIMING OUR PLACE IN PATIENT CARE NANCY CLAFLIN, DNP, MS, RN, CENP, NEA-BC, CPHQ, FNAHQ NOVA Past President & Nurse Emeritus A look at NOVA s inception and growth over the last 35 years its past and future influence on the nursing community, patient care, and legislation. 4:30pm - 5pm REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS Hub/Grid Rooms, First Floor Nancy Claflin
WEDNESDAY June 10 5pm - 6pm GENERAL SESSION - MOVING HEALTHCARE FORWARD STRENGTHENING VSO PARTNERSHIPS BERNIE EDELMAN, Deputy Director for Policy & Government Affairs Vietnam Veterans of America JOY ILEM, Deputy National Legislative Director Disabled American Veterans JACKIE MAFFUCCI, PhD, Research Director Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America Joy Ilem ALEKS MOROSKY, Deputy Director National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars An overview of how the community of Veterans Service Organizations works in partnership with NOVA and the VA to provide the best care for America s heroes. Jackie Maffucci Aleks Morosky 6:15pm - 7:15pm WELCOME RECEPTION - Hub/Grid Rooms, First Floor An opportunity to join colleagues old and new make new connections and catch up on old times and celebrate 35 years of NOVA excellence!
THURSDAY June 11 7am - 1:30pm 17:15am - 8am 8am - 9am REGISTRATION - Pre-function Area, First Floor CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS - Hub/Grid Rooms, First Floor GENERAL SESSION - ADVANCING PARTNERSHIPS IN THE NURSING COMMUNITY Four dynamic nursing professional associations will discuss partnering with NOVA to support the future direction of nursing. LAVOY BRAY, MED, BSN, ASN Vice President, American Assembly of Men in Nursing DEBRA HATMAKER, PHD, RN, FAAN Executive Director, American Nurses Association DEBORAH TRAUTMAN, PHD, RN Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Colleges of Nursing WANDA WILSON, PHD, MSN, CRNA Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Lavoy Bray Debra Hatmaker Deborah Trautman Wanda Wilson
THURSDAY June 11 9am - 10am GENERAL SESSION - INCREASING ACCESS TO APRN HEALTHCARE SERVICES PENNY KAY JENSEN, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FAAN, FAANP Liaison for National Veterans Affairs Policy Office of Nursing Services, Department of Veterans Affairs Dr. Jensen will discuss how the VA s move toward independent practitioners supports nurses working to the top extent of their licensure. 10am - 10:15am REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS Hub/Grid Rooms, First Floor Penny Kay Jensen 10:15am - 11:15am GENERAL SESSION - NURSING RECRUITMENT & RETENTION THE KEY TO ACCESS SHAWANDA POREE, MBA, BSN, RN Director, Healthcare Recruitment and Marketing Office Veterans Health Administration, New Orleans, LA Ms. Poree designed and established the National Recruitment Program. She will discuss how the NRP allows the largest integrated healthcare system, VHS, the opportunity to be innovative and creative along with utilizing private sector methodologies to aid in the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals. Shawanda Poree
THURSDAY June 11 11:15am - 12pm GENERAL SESSION - NURSING S POWER ON CAPITOL HILL TERESA MORRIS, Manager Advocacy & Government Relations Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs A brief how to on the most effective way to share NOVA s legislative agenda with your elected officials. 12pm - 1pm LUNCHEON - Grid/Hill Rooms, First Floor Teresa Morris 1:30pm - 5pm VISITS TO CAPITOL HILL 5pm - 6pm NOVA RECEPTION ON CAPITOL HILL Rayburn Foyer, Rayburn House Office Building Attendees will enjoy an opportunity to meet and greet Congressional leaders and their staff members on Capitol Hill in a more social environment following the more serious discussions earlier in the day.
FRIDAY June 12 7:30am - 9am NOVA AWARDS BREAKFAST Metropolitan Center, First Floor Join your colleagues in recognizing the 2015 NOVA Award Recipients outstanding individuals committed to the goal of improving patient care and who demonstrate excellence in innovation, leadership, and best practices. 9am - 10am GENERAL SESSION - PARTNERING WITH COLLEAGUES TO PREVENT LATERAL VIOLENCE CHERYL DELLASEGA, CRNP, PhD Professor, Penn State University College of Medicine Author, When Nurses Hurt Nurses and Toxic Nursing This session will deal with the very serious problem of bullying within the nursing profession and its impact on retention and nurses ability to provide the best healthcare possible for the patient. Cheryl Dellasega 10am - 11am POSTER PRESENTATIONS Hub/Grid/Hill Rooms, First Floor NOTE: Posters may be viewed from 7:00am-10:00am without presenters.
FRIDAY June 12 11am - 12pm GENERAL SESSION - END OF LIFE CARE FOR VETERANS IN THEIR COMMUNITY SCOTT SHREVE, DO National Director for Hospice and Palliative Care Program US Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Director, Hospice and Palliative Care Unit Lebanon VA Medical Center Dr. Shreve will discuss his implementation and oversight of the Comprehensive End of Life Care Initiative which changed the culture of care for veterans with serious illness. Scott Shreve 12pm - 1pm GENERAL SESSION - NURSING S FUTURE -- WHERE ARE WE GOING? DONNA GAGE, PhD, RN, NE-BC Chief Nursing Officer, Veterans Administration 1pm - 1:15pm 1:30pm - 5:30pm WRAP UP & EVALUATION OPTIONAL EVENT A Newseum and National Gallery of Art Experience! Donna Gage
HOTEL INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS THE LIAISON CAPITOL HILL HOTEL is located a few short blocks from our Nation s seat of power -- the Capitol Building and the White House. Many of the most famous sights in Washington, D.C. are around the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, such as the National Mall, the various Smithsonian Museums, historic Union Station, fabulous restaurants and shopping and entertainment. The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel offers a variety of experiences from the rooftop pool and lounge where you can unwind in the morning and enjoy a cocktail in the evening or dine at Chef Art Smith s Art & Soul Restaurant. You will want to take advantage of the free bike rentals and the on-site gym also. Join NOVA for an exceptional meeting experience! CALL THE LIAISON CAPITOL HILL HOTEL S TOLL FREE RESERVATIONS LINE AT 1-866-233-4642 TO SECURE A SLEEPING ROOM RESERVATION! Be sure to say you are attending the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) 2015 Annual Meeting and use the Reservation ID: NOVA06 to receive NOVA s special rate of $229.00 per night, excluding taxes, single or double occupancy. OR CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION. THE CUT-OFF DATE FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS IS MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015, AT 5:00PM EDT! Reservation requests received after May 18th will be on a space available basis and at a rate to be determined by the hotel. NOVA s group rate cannot be guaranteed after May 18, 2015! Valet Parking: $48.00 per 24-hour period; $65.00 for over-sized vehicles (SUV s including cross-overs). Parking is available 7 days a week, no in-and-out privileges. Self-parking is also available. THE LIAISON CAPITOL HILL HOTEL, 415 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
AIRPORT & GROUND TRANSPORTATION Reagan National Airport REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT (DCA) is about five miles to or from the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel. The drive takes less than 15 minutes. Taxi fare is approximately $15.00 - $20.00 one way. DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAD) is 27 miles and takes approximately one hour to or from the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel. Taxi fare is around $80.00 - $85.00 one way. You may reserve a seat on SUPER SHUTTLE by phone: 1-800-258-3836. Reagan National Airport one way is approximately $12.00 - $15.00 Dulles International Airport one way is approximately $32.00 UNION STATION is located just three blocks from the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel. The station has disembarkation points for AMTRAK trains including the Acela from New York and Boston. The METRO SUBWAY has a Union Station stop, and commuter trains from Virginia (VRE) and Maryland (MARC) stop at Union Station as well. Dulles International Airport
REGISTRATION FORM NOVA 35th ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 10 JUNE 12, 2015 The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, Washington, D.C. FULL NAME NICKNAME FOR BADGE SPOUSE/GUEST NICKNAME FOR BADGE NOVA Member Registration Non-Member Registration Spouse/Guest (Non-VA Employee) Daily Member Registration - Thursday Daily Member Registration - Friday NOVA Nurse Emeritus Registration Non-Licensed Nursing Student Daily Non-Member Registration - Thursday Daily Non-Member Registration - Friday Optional Newseum & National Gallery of Art Tour METHOD OF PAYMENT Check Enclosed (Made Payable to NOVA) $350 $425 $185 $185 $185 $215 $215 $225 $225 $130 per ticket x tickets VA FACILITY EMAIL ADDRESS Credit Card VISA MasterCard Credit Card Number Expiration Date Signature HOME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PLEASE MAIL TO: NURSES ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 47595 Watkins Island Square, Sterling, VA 20165 OR FAX TO: 1-703-444-5597 OR CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE. DAYTIME PHONE FAX NUMBER Cancellations must be in writing. There will be no refunds after 5/11/15. A $25 processing fee will be charged for cancellations.