VCNP president Dr. Olivia Newby and Tidewater Region member Dr. Lawanda Wood volunteered with Habitat for Humanity's Women's Build Week this spring. | | |
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The poet Maya Angelou wrote, “You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt but still, like dust, I’ll rise.” I shared this sentiment during the annual membership meeting in March and asked each of you, “How will you rise?”
As NPs we have so many opportunities to impact our patients and our communities – and you’ve told us you want to do more. We’ve heard you and are compiling a listing of volunteer opportunities across the state so you can rise up and make an impact. Check out our new volunteer opportunities site. If you know of other areas where NPs can help, please share them with staff.
The time is now – to rise up and be strong, to rise up and be heard, to rise up and seen!
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Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP
President, VCNP Board of Directors
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Congratulations to these new graduates! | | |
Latoya Augustine, RN, BSN, PCCN, FNP (VCU) | |
Jesseka Bettenhausen, DNP, FNP (Radford) | |
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Allita Chaplinskiy, FNP (ODU) – not pictured
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Jennifer Crockett, MSN, AGAC-NP (Walden University) | |
Kali Dove, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC (GMU) | |
Daisy M. Edwards, DNP, FNP-BC (ODU) | |
Kimberly Freisenbruch, DNP, PMHNP (ODU) | |
Donna Gravely, FNP-BC, CDCES, BC-ADM (UVA) | |
Lindsey Grizzard, DNP, ACNPC-AG (UVA) | |
Amanda Hudgins, DNP, APRN, FNP (ODU) | |
Wil Johns, FNP-DNP (Radford) | |
Sherri Kuntz, MSN, FNP-C, FNP-BC, IBCLC (Simmons University) | |
Ebony Lindsay, RN, BSN, AGNP-C (Maryville University) | |
Kristen Orr, MSN, ACNPC-AG (UVA) | |
If you’re graduating from an NP or DNP program, let us celebrate you! Please send your name, credentials, a photo and program you’re graduating from to staff. Congratulations to all our grads! | | |
Get to know your legislators | |
VCNP Blue Ridge president, Judy Jenks, brought students to Richmond this winter to meet Delegate Dawn Adams and visit VCNP offices. | | |
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It’s primary season, and this fall all 40 seats in the Senate and 100 seats in the House of Delegates will be up for election in Virginia. VCNP’s Government Relations committee is continuing to promote NP practice by reaching out to legislators and candidates.
You can help too! Are you volunteering with election campaigns? Are you attending events in your area? Sign up for legislator and candidate email lists so you’re aware of what’s going on. Let us know how you’re getting involved and how we can support you. Contact staff.
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Call for conference presentations | |
The call for conference presentations is open for the 2024 VCNP conference, scheduled for March 13-16 at The Williamsburg Lodge. Submit your application by August 4. | | |
Autonomous practice update | |
As of May 1, there were 2,939 NPs with autonomous practice licensure in Virginia. Can you help us get to 3,000? If you have 5+ years of experience, apply today! Make an investment in YOU and the NP profession! | | |
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The Virginia Department of Health recently shared updates and information about:
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VCNP | Partners for a Healthier Tomorrow | | | | |
