VCNP Northern Virginia members at their most recent legislative reception.
The 2023 General Assembly session kicks off January 11, and I’m so appreciative of the work VCNP’s Government Relations chair Kim Bednar and her entire committee have been doing all year to prepare! VCNP is continuing to support full practice authority for Virginia’s NPs – and we can’t do it without you! Read on for details about how you can help. Thank you in advance for your support of NP practice in Virginia!
Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP
President, VCNP Board of Directors
Register for the 2023 VCNP Town Hall
To answer your questions about 2023 legislation and prepare you for Lobby Day meetings, VCNP will host a virtual Town Hall on Thursday, January 5 from 7-8 p.m. Log-in information will be sent via email after January 2. Please share with NP colleagues as well. You do not need to be a VCNP member to register, but participants should be NPs.
Join us for VCNP Lobby Days
To ensure that NPs are visible at the State Capitol, we’ll be hosting Lobby Days January 16-27. Whether you can join us for a few hours or multiple days, mark your calendar, and sign up today. If you plan to participate, we encourage you to attend our Town Hall information session on January 5. (See above to register.)
Schedule legislative meetings
Even if you can’t join us for our Lobby Days, you can still help by talking with your representatives about the importance of NP-delivered care. Click below for our legislative meeting guide, and log in to our members-only section for talking points and other information.
Write a letter to the editor
We need to keep the conversation going about healthcare workforce shortages. If you’d be willing to submit a letter to the editor about your experiences, please contact staff. Let’s raise our voices to let everyone know how NPs can be part of the solution to increasing access to care!
Donate to the VCNP PAC
Our PAC assists legislators who support NP practice and allows our members to connect with key leaders. Make a one-time contribution, or sign up for monthly donations today!
Find resources
A variety of legislative information is available on the Advocacy section of VCNP’s website. Members can get more detailed information by logging-in to your account.
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