ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE (AMONG OTHERS):1. PROVIDE FOR QUALITY NURSING CARE TO THE VETERAN PATIENT. 2. FACILITATE OPEN COMMUNICATION AMONG ALL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) NURSES AND THOSE PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS IMPACTING ON VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. 3. PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NOVA MEMBERS. 4. FOSTER RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN VA NURSING SCIENCE.