It’s been a little over a month since HB 971 became effective, and I’m encouraged by the number of NPs who have applied for autonomous practice licensure under the new requirements. Virginia’s NPs are continuing to speak up and out for our profession, and I’m so grateful for your efforts!

Tidewater Region member Ona Omorogbe threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Norfolk Tides game in July. The game was sponsored by the Women’s Employee Resource Group at Sentara Health.

Fredericksburg Region member Tiffany Harm, BSN, RN is one of AANP’s 2024 scholarship award recipients. Tiffany is a student at George Mason University. She will graduate from the MSN-FNP program in December 2024.

As of Aug. 2, there were 3,475 NPs in Virginia with autonomous practice licensure. If you have 3+ years of experience, apply now! The Board of Nursing does not send letters or emails about license approval so be sure to log into your BON account 4-6 weeks after submitting your application to check the status.

If you applied (or are planning to apply) for this licensure, we want to hear from you! Send your name, credentials, a photo (candid or professional) and 1-2 sentences about why you applied and/or how autonomous practice will impact your patients and your practice.

Healing Politics and this year’s Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives was recently featured in a GMA3 segment. Check out some familiar faces including VNA’s Dr. Ashley Apple and Dr. Kimberly Gordon, who spoke at our conference in March.

Politico also featured information about Campaign School in an article this spring.

Are you enrolled in a DNP or PhD program? Applications are due by September 1 for VCNP's annual NP doctoral scholarship.

The call for conference presentations has been extended to August 20. Apply now to share your knowledge at our 2025 conference, scheduled for March 26-29 in Norfolk.