VANA Nurse Anesthetist Lobby Day

By Patti Bright, CRNA-FPD

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 20th 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 23rd, 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 a National Nurse Anesthetists Week pin. This event is always a big success, but I do need your help. Please consider blocking off January 23rd 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 who are comfortable with lobbying. 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 23rd!