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Archived: July, 2006

Statement of Rep. Lane Evans (D-IL) on the Passing of G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery
(May 14, 2006)
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Archived: June, 2006

Health Insurance in America
(May 8, 2006)
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VA Data Show Twice as Many Veterans Waiting for Health Care
(April 24, 2006)
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Archived: May, 2006

2006 Annual Meeting Handouts & Reports
(April 18, 2006)
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OPM Remains Committed to Veterans
(April 6, 2006)
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Statement of Congressman Lane Evans on Future Plans
(April 3, 2006)
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HRSA Nursing Workforce & Education Programs FY 2007 Appropriations Fact Sheet
(March 29, 2006)
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Archived: April, 2006

VA Launches IT Reorganization
(March 27, 2006)
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NBC News Story About the VA
(March 20, 2006)
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Nurses Unions Launch Unprecedented National Effort to Coordinate Unionization and Patients' Rights
(March 13, 2006)
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Archived: March, 2006

VA Receives Public Spirit Award
(March 9, 2006)
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Evans Concerned, Not Surprised by Army Study Finding 1 in 3 Soldiers Suffering Mental Health Distress
(March 6, 2006)
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The Purple Heart
(February 28, 2006)
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Initial GAO Findings: A Flawed VA Budget Process
(February 13, 2006)
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Innovative Recruitment & Retention Strategies
Share Your Innovations with NOVA
(February 7, 2006)
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Message From Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
(February 6, 2006)
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Veterans' Health Care Outscores Private Sector -- Again
(February 1, 2006)
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Archived: February, 2006

Advances in Vaccines
(January 30, 2006)
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RN Survey Released
(January 17, 2006)
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Nurses Top Poll Again
(January 9, 2006)
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Nurses in Congress, by Vince Elliott, RN
(January 3, 2006)
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Archived: January, 2006

VA Continues Support of Gulf War Vets, Says Nicholson
(December 26, 2005)
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Steal these Retention and Recruiting Ideas
(December 12, 2005)
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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
(December 7, 2005)
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Facts Impacting The Workplace
(December 5, 2005)
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House Passes $70 Billion in VA Funding for FY 06
(November 28, 2005)
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Archived: December, 2005

NEW Update on California's Mandatory Nurse-To-Patient Ratio Law
(November 16, 2005)
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How Does U.S. Health Care Compare?
(November 14, 2005)
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Statement of Rep. Lane Evans (D-IL)
(November 10, 2005)
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100 Most Powerful in Health Care
(November 7, 2005)
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Letter From Independent Budget Authors Regarding the VA Budget
(November 2, 2005)
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Archived: November, 2005

Update on California's Mandatory Nurse to Patient Ratio Law
(October 31, 2005)
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NEWS RELEASE from Representative Lane Evans, Ranking Democratic Member - House Committee on Veterans' Affairs--Democratic Office
(October 26, 2005)
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NOVA Membership Survey
(October 17, 2005)
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Senators Call for Investigation into VA Nurse Hiring Practices
(October 10, 2005)
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Health Coverage Survey Results
(October 3, 2005)
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Archived: October, 2005

Call for 2006 National Election Nominations
(September 26, 2005)
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Nominate a Colleague for one of the NOVA Awards!
(September 19, 2005)
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Chapter 420 Hurricane Katrina Challenge
(September 16, 2005)
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VA Launches New Website for War Widows, Survivors
(September 12, 2005)
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Volunteer Nurses Needed in Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
(September 8, 2005)
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NIH Loan Repayment Programs
(September 6, 2005)
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Archived: September, 2005

NOVA Statement on Hurricane Katrina
(August 31, 2005)
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Prescription Drug Costs
(August 30, 2005)
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Patient Adherence to Medication
By Vince Elliott, Immediate Past President
(August 22, 2005)
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A Note from NOVA President, Dianne Nelson
(August 18, 2005)
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Honor Your Colleagues
(August 15, 2005)
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Honor a Friend, Family Member or Colleague
(August 8, 2005)
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Archived: August, 2005

House Covers VA Budget Shortfall
(August 4, 2005)
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Health Care Inflation for 2006
(July 18, 2005)
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NOVA Foundation Scholarships for 2005-2006
(July 15, 2005)
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NOVA Congratulates Congress
(July 11, 2005)
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Announcing NOVA's New Webpage Program!
(July 8, 2005)
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House Committee Approves Pay Raise for Federal Employees
(July 6, 2005)
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Globalization And Health
(June 20, 2005)
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Archived: July, 2005

Mark Your Calendars Now!
The date has been set for NOVA's 26th Annual Meeting in 2006
(June 7, 2005)
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American Medical Association Journal Praises VA Health Care
(June 2, 2005)
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Memorial Day: Looking Back, Looking Forward
(May 27, 2005)
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NOVA Scholarships Available
(May 16, 2005)
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Archived: June, 2005

Today Marks the Conclusion of "Nurses Week"
(May 12, 2005)
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"Nurses Week", a celebration of our nursing profession.
By Dianne Nelson, RN, BSN
(May 6, 2005)
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GOP Budget Resolution Leaves Department of Veterans Affairs Grossly Underfunded
(May 2, 2005)
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Archived: May, 2005

Nursing Notes Newsletter
(April 29, 2005)
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Health Care Spending
(April 4, 2005)
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Hospital Medical Mistakes
(March 30, 2005)
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Archived: April, 2005

House Republicans Vote to Cut Veterans' Benefits
(March 18, 2005)
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Secretary Nicholson to Attend NOVA Annual Meeting
(March 9, 2005)
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Wounds of War Touch Nurses By Don Vaughan
(March 3, 2005)
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Archived: March, 2005

Palo Alto Nurses Support NOVA Foundation
(February 17, 2005)
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Trust Is Nurses' Middle Name
(February 14, 2005)
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Announcing NOVA's Annual Poster Session
(February 11, 2005)
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NOVA Foundation - Request for Proposals
(February 17, 2005)
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Board of Directors Meeting Update
(February 2, 2005)
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Archived: February, 2005

Mark Your Calendars Now!!
(January 31, 2005)
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NOVA Foundation Update
(January 21, 2005)
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"Washington Monthly" Article on Health Care in the Veterans Health Administration
(January 19, 2005)
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One Year Under California's Mandatory Nurse-Patient Ratio Law
(January 3, 2005)
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Archived: January, 2005

Really Show Your Support To Our Troops
(December 16, 2004)
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Evans' Statement on Principi Resignation
(December 9, 2004)
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Pay Increase for Federal Civilian Employees
(December 6, 2004)
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Secretary Anthony Principi Addresses Cabinet Status
(November 19, 2004)
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S.2484 Passes House
(November 18, 2004)
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Archived: December, 2004

Hospital Deaths Preventable
(November 15, 2004)
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Vince Elliott Honored
(November 9, 2004)
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Health Care Inflation Moderates
(November 1, 2004)
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VA Response to Commission Report
(November 1, 2004)
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Archived: November, 2004

NOVA Award for Nursing Clinical Excellence
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Help A NOVA Friend - Donate Leave
(October 25, 2004)
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2004 Nursing Innovations Award Recipients
(October 19, 2004)
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Tired Nurses Are Unsafe
(October 11, 2004)
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Pay Raise Moves Along
(October 4, 2004)
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Archived: October, 2004

Congressional Record Statement
(September 27, 2004)
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Houston VA Medical Center Receives Magnet Status
(September 20, 2004)
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Congressman Lane Evans (D-IL) to Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Address Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(September 13, 2004)
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VA Tops Private Care For Diabetes
(September 6, 2004)
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The "R" Word In American Health Care
(Including VA)
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Archived: September, 2004

"Where Have All The Nurses Gone?"
(August 23, 2004)
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Three Years After 9/11: Is the Nation Medically Prepared?
(August 16, 2004)
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Nursing Care Makes a Difference
(August 9, 2004)
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Archived: July, 2004

Nurse Commission Recommends Strategies on Recruitment
(May 17, 2004)
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Continuing Education Resources on the Internet
(An informative article by Mary Raymer)
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Bush Thanks Veterans & Cuts Appropriation
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Keynote Speaker from NOVA's Annual Meeting
(Debra Crumpton's talk from Tucson Meeting)
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