VANA Nurse Anesthetist Lobby Day (Jan. 24, 2008)
By Patti Bright, CRNA -- Federal Political Director
One of the highlights of Nurse Anesthetist week is always our visit to the State leaders. This is a fun filled and important event each January. Sunday, January 21st kicks off National Nurse Anesthetist Week. I am hoping that each CRNA in Virginia is planning a special event this week in your work place.
On Wednesday, January 24th, the VANA CRNAS are heading to Richmond. This is a few hours of PR, letting the General Assembly members know who we are and what we do. It is traditional that we distribute personally to each of the legislative offices: a bagel box, an editorial, and the nurse anesthetist week pin.
This event is always a big success. I do need your help. Please consider blocking off January 24th to help your State. It is a fun and very easy commitment. We gather in the lobby of the General Assembly office building at 9:00 a.m. and split into groups. You will not be alone; you will be with fellow CRNAS and SRNAS. Please plan to attend.
If I have sparked just a bit of interest, please contact me personally. I can be reached via e-mail at crnaruns@aol.com or feel free to call me at 757-319-2104. See you January 24th!
