Important updates and resources

VCNP president-elect Alysia Pack (center, pink) spoke to new ODU APRN graduate students.

Earlier this month VCNP president-elect Alysia Pack visited ODU’s APRN new graduate student orientation to talk about VCNP and the benefits of being active in state professional organizations. Whether you’re a student member or have been an NP for two or 22 years, VCNP has something for you!

From preceptors and scholarships to job postings and regular CE events, VCNP is here to support you and the NP profession! If you haven’t already renewed your membership, don’t forget to do so before September 30. I’m looking forward to another year of advancing the profession with you!

Don't miss the next President's message - RENEW NOW!

Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP

President, VCNP Board of Directors

vcnppresident@gmail.com

Nominations open for VCNP positions

Are you interested in becoming part of the VCNP state leadership or know someone who is? Nominations are being accepted for the state president-elect, secretary and treasurer positions. The two-year terms run from March 2024 through March 2026. Apply by September 30. For more information, see the announcement.

For information about regional leadership positions, please contact your regional president or nominations & awards chair.

Oh, what a night!

VCNP was well represented at the Virginia Nurses Association annual Gala on September 9. Congratulations to our members, Dr. Morgan McDowell and Cassie Sheffey, who were recognized as VNA’s Top 40 Under 40 members.

Also that evening, VCNP’s NP doctoral scholarship winners were announced. Congratulations to Lynchburg Region member Katie Page, CNM, FACNM, and Peninsula Region member Tonya Vermette, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, NEA-BC.

"I am thankful for the support from VCNP and the APRN community to continue to advocate for access to care by APRNs and midwives and the integration of advanced practice clinicians into healthcare systems across the Commonwealth." – Katie Page, CNM, FACNM

“Being awarded the DNP scholarship is a substantial resource towards obtaining my DNP degree, which is a transformative step towards enhancing my practice capabilities, improving patient outcomes, and contributing to the advancement of the nursing profession. Through the acquisition of advanced clinical skills, leadership and management expertise, and research proficiency, I will be equipped to offer exceptional care, advocate for patients, and remain at the forefront of evidence-based practice while actively contributing to VCNP's visions.”

– Tonya Vermette, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, NEA-BC.

VNA Top 40 Under 40 recipients Dr. Morgan McDowell and Cassie Sheffey at the VNA Gala.

From left, Dr. Alysia Pack, VCNP president-elect, Dr. Sherri Wilson, Virginia Nurses Association president, Dr. Phyllis Whitehead, Virginia Nurses Foundation president, and Olivia Newby, VCNP president.

Katie Page, CNM, FACNM

Tonya Vermette, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, NEA-BC

Promote NPs during Advanced Practice Provider Week

National APP Week starts September 25 with the theme ‘APPsolute Excellence.’ Join Steve Pemberton, a senior human resources executive, human capital strategist and bestselling author, on Sept. 25 for the week’s virtual kick-off. Click here for details about all the week’s activities.

Celebrate NP week in NYC

AANP is making a house call to the Today Show and Good Morning America during National NP Week, which will be celebrated November 12-18. On Tuesday, November 14, NPs and NP students from across the country will descend on the two TV shows while wearing white coats and holding signs celebrating NP health care heroes. Get details and sign up to join the celebration!

Immunization Update Town Hall & CEU offerings

ImmunizeVA, the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Virginia Department of Health will present a ‘Fall Immunization Update’ Town Hall on Wednesday, September 27 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. The Town Hall will provide up-to-date information on pediatric COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccines. Register here.

ImmunizeVA is also offering two events that will provide CEUs to participants:

October 12 – “Vaccines: Past, Present & Future” ECHO series. Register here and enter keyword “ImmunizeVA.”
October 27 - ImmunizeVA’s Annual Meeting in Richmond. Register here.

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