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National NP Week starts on Sunday!

Thanks to Governor Glenn Youngkin for recognizing Virginia’s NPs with his NP Week Proclamation (left).
 
I’m so excited to celebrate you during NP Week – and let others know about the great things NPs are doing in Virginia and across the country. This year’s theme is “NPs: Rising to Meet the Needs of Patients.” Help us recognize the ways you’re meeting the needs of patients by sending a brief description and photo of you working or volunteering to alissa@commonwealth-pr.com. Happy NP Week!
Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP
President, VCNP Board of Directors
Thank you


In honor of Veterans Day, we want to recognize VCNP’s veterans. Thank you for your service.
Carola Bruflat (Navy)
Sandra Hearn (Navy)
Karen Higgins (Navy)
Helen Parke (Army)



Mari Pohlhaus (Army)
Kathleen Forst Putnam (Navy)
Melissa K. Ramsdell (Army)






Not Pictured:

Charles Hickey (Navy)

Chip Sauls (Navy)
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Making your mark


Congratulations to Teresa Tyson, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, who is one of 10 national recipients of Fierce Healthcare’s 2022 Women of Influence Award.
Conference poster presentations
The call for poster presentations is open for the 2023 VCNP conference, scheduled for March 22-25 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Submit your poster presentations by Dec. 9.
Conference update


Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020, will speak about “Mind Your Meds – Ceasing the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder” at VCNP’s conference in Roanoke in March.

A Virginia Tech grad, she is currently completing a doctor of pharmacy degree at VCU. Conference registration opens in December.
Autonomous practice license updates
As of November 7, there were 2,754 NPs in Virginia with autonomous practice licenses.

If you have more than five years of clinical experience, apply today!
VCNP | Partners for a Healthier Tomorrow