VCNP Piedmont members pose with President Newby at the region's annual polo event.
I was excited to join the Piedmont Region for its annual polo event last weekend. It was a gorgeous day to socialize with colleagues, meet their families and enjoy fall in Virginia. Many regions are planning networking, continuing education and social activities this fall. Be sure to check VCNP’s event calendar or with your regional leadership for information.
Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP
President, VCNP Board of Directors
vcnppresident@gmail.com
National Advanced Practice Provider Week
National Advanced Practice Provider Week is September 26-30. Mark your calendar for a live, virtual event to celebrate the important work of all our APP colleagues – Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. Be sure to check the website for details about an online scavenger hunt and your chance to win a $100 eGift card.
Making our mark



Congratulations to Shenandoah Region member and JMU associate professor Holly Buchanan who was awarded the VNA’s Excellence Award for Educator of the Year!



Congratulations to Lynchburg Region member Amy Johnson who received the Outstanding Woman in Agriculture Award from the Va. Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee.
There’s lots of great news from the Blue Ridge Region!
  • Rebecca Christy Epperly is an attending provider for the VA Residency Program.
  • Amanda Hudgins accepted a new position with ODU to implement a $5 million grant for mobile health care services.
  • Judy Jenks is the program coordinator for the FNP Programs at Radford University and Radford University Carilion DNP and MSN programs on the Radford and Roanoke campuses. She also volunteered in Hindman, KY with four other Appalachian authors in flood clean-up efforts.
  • Katie Katz earned certifications as an Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse and a Certified Nurse Educator. She also presented at the AANP Conference on Dementia and Depression: Addressing End-of-Life with Patients and Families.
  • Marjorie Young is the program coordinator of the Nurse Leadership DNP Program at Radford University.
 
Have you received recognition for your work in the office, in your community or from another organization? Let us know by sending your name, credentials, picture and a description of the award so we can share your good news in future VCNP communications.
VDH Updates
The Virginia Department of Health recently shared updates and information about:
  • CDC recommends updated COVID-19 boosters
  • Coadministration of COVID-19 and other vaccines
  • EVUSHELD
Have you renewed?
The membership renewal period ends September 30. When you renew, don’t forget to select the region where you live or work so you’ll continue receiving information about regional programs and activities. Regions receive a portion of your membership dues to fund their programs so be sure to select the region where you attend meetings and events.
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