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The UVAHS Professional Nursing Staff Organization
Getting Involved |
The PNSO strongly encourages each UVA nurse to take an active role in our shared governance of professional nursing practice at UVAHS! Your actions will make a positive impact on behalf of your nursing colleagues and the care we provide our patients, whether your involvement is based in your local practice area, one of the PNSO committees, Nursing Congress, Nursing Cabinet, or one of the many interdisciplinary groups requesting input from nurses.
These are just some of your many options for getting involved:
Participate in the annual Nursing Worklife Survey - every voice counts, and this feedback drives the agenda of the PNSO!
Participate in the annual PNSO Elections; consider running for one of the PNSO's elected offices.
Participate on a PNSO committee or interdisciplinary committee.
Nominate a colleague for recognition, such as the annual Nursing Excellence Awards.
Read PNSO communications regularly - these include nursing-specific PNSO emails, the PNSO website, the Practice News newsletters, the Professional Nursing Quarterly newsletters, and the PNSO Annual Report.
Develop a relationship with your local representatives: your Cabinet member and Congress Delegates.
Join the efforts of the Nursing Research Program as a research project team member or as a Research Mentor.
Be actively involved in evidence-based practice- and education-related activities in your practice area as a Nursing Educational Coordinator or Local Practice Chair/committee member.
Obtain support from the Nurses' Professional Development Fund and Certification Support Fund; help colleagues receive support as well by donating to the Fund.
Become a Magnet Champion, and join the PNSO's efforts to achieve Magnet Recognition.
Send feedback, questions and suggestions anytime on clinical practice, shared governance, or any nursing issue directly to the PNSO Office and to Dr. Cipriano.
