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Page 14 | August, September, October 2020 LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINARS Emotional First Aid: Managing Stress and Emotional Distress during (and after) COVID-19 Virginia Nurses Today | www.VirginiaNurses.com 2 0 2 0 T U E S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 1 0 The Virginia Nurses Foundation, in collaboration with CCA, a human resources consulting firm, is offering five free webinars to help nurses diffuse stress and build resilience. LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT Topics covered during each webinar will include: • Stress management and resilience • Secondary stress and compassion fatigue • Coping with health concerns as a healthcare professional • Practicing self-care for caregivers While the PowerPoint is the same in each of the five sessions offered, each interactive webinar will feature unique conversations incorporating what participants share throughout. Participants are welcome to attend once or multiple times, as desired. Mark your calendars! These webinars will be held from noon - 1:00 p.m. on August 6, 13, 20, 27, and September 3. Register at https://virginianurses.com/ events/event_list.asp. NursingALD.com can point you right to that perfect NURSING JOB! NursingALD.com Free to Nurses Privacy Assured Easy to Use E-mailed Job Leads NURSES MONTH SPOTLIGHT
www.VirginiaNurses.com | Virginia Nurses Today August, September, October 2020 | Page 15 Reflections on the Loss of a Civil Rights Icon continued from page 1 PRROGGRRAAAM AAAGGENDAAA John Lewis recount that day personally, was my greatest and most memorable experience. I have had the pleasure of being in his company and listening to him share stories about his imprisonments (40 at last count), his sit-ins including one on the floor of Congress for gun control, and his Boy from Troy (a name bestowed on him by Dr. Martin Luther King) adventures. The man who was often late to his appointments, because he would stop to give a hug, take a picture, or to acknowledge an ordinary person, will be missed, but he will always be remembered for his extraordinary and selfless acts to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusivity. As nurses and as citizens, we can all honor the work and legacy of Congressman Lewis by exercising our right to vote in each and every election. Please take a moment to read our interview and after you're finished, check to make sure you're registered to vote at https:// www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ before the upcoming November election. Remember, 1 in 80 Virginians is a registered nurse, and we have a powerful voice as nurses in the voting booth! Dr. McDaniel, and cousin, Paulette Rush after the 116th Swearing in Ceremony chatting with Congressman Lewis about his connection to our family Why We Need Nurses in Elected Office As a nurse, you have an incredible opportunity to influence the future of your profession in Virginia through legislative advocacy. In a recent survey of members, legislative advocacy was identified as one of the top benefits of membership, and yet there are only two nurses currently serving in the Virginia General Assembly!! Nurses are the largest healthcare profession in the world and for 18 years in a row, they have also been voted the most trusted profession. There are more than 110,000 nurses in the Commonwealth of Virginia, making about 1 in 80 Virginians a registered nurse! Nurses need to lean on years of the public’s trust and become involved in health and healthcare policy making decisions on the local, state, and national level. There is no one better than a nurse to ensure the best interests of patients and that our profession is represented in policy development. Nurses have already mastered the valuable skill of connecting with people from every walk of life during difficult times, and running for office is the next logical step. Any frustrations nurses feel with the profession and the healthcare industry can be channeled into advocating for positive change. The lack of knowledge that policymakers and politicians have directly affects patients, nurses, the healthcare environment, and legislation that is passed. If nurses are not part of the conversation and continue to have others speak for them, they are ultimately going to be left behind in a field where they should be front and center. 1 There are 110,000 reasons to become involved with Virginia legislative advocacy and we’re here to help. If you are interested in running for office, visit https://www.elections.virginia.gov/candidatepacinfo/. To start your advocacy journey, or if you have advocacy related questions, visit our website, www. virginianurses.com. If you are unable to run for office but would still like to be an advocate for the nursing profession, make sure you are registered to vote. You can check your voter registration status at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation. You can also join VNA at the General Assembly session every year to help us represent nurses and the nursing profession! Learn more about our VNA Lobby Days at https://virginianurses.com/page/ LobbyDays. You can also sign up for VNA Action Alerts by texting TAKEACTION 84483 to receive text and email alerts on Virginia politics and legislation related to nursing. Let your voice be heard! References ¹ How Can We Be Prepared for the Next Healthcare Crisis?. Sharon Pearce, MSN, CRNA. 2020. John Lewis (far left front row kneeling) and Rev. Curtis Harris (far right standing) in 1965 two weeks after Bloody Sunday Photo Courtesy of Rev. Curtis Harris
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