VCNP Suothside snapped this pic during their most recent regional meeting.
There’s so much going on in our regions! Last month Southside members hosted a Meet & Greet and participated in a 5K race in memory of a member’s brother who was killed by a distracted driver while running. Last weekend Lynchburg members participated in a 5K race to secure specialized newborn and pediatric equipment for Centra’s Intensive Care Nursery. And Lynchburg and Tidewater are both hosting CEU events this Saturday. Whether our regions are gathering for educational, social or volunteer activities, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to check vcnp.net or with your regional leaders to find out how to join the fun!
Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP
President, VCNP Board of Directors
Recognizing NP veterans
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we want to thank VCNP’s active and retired members of the military. If you would like to be recognized, please send your name, credentials, branch of service and a photo to alissa@commonwealth-pr.com. 
How are you meeting the needs of patients?
National NP Week is Nov. 13-19. 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. Please do not include patients or colleagues.
Making your mark


VCNP Piedmont Region member Michelle Bushrow was quoted in an NBC29 story about breast cancer care at Martha Jefferson Hospital.


Congratulations to VCNP Tidewater Region member Deb Gray on her selection as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Deb was recognized for her significant global contributions to public health and the nursing profession.
VCNP Lynchburg Region member Amy Johnson was featured in The News & Advance for her recognition as Outstanding Woman in Agriculture by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee.


VCNP president Olivia Newby is co-author of the 2022 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.
Join VNA Advocacy Hours
VNA will hold 10 Legislative Advocacy Hours in November and December. Participants will learn about Nursing's 2023 Public Policy Platform, hear from their local legislators and VNA chapter leaders, and virtually network with nurses in their area. You do not need to be a VNA member to attend these free events, but you must register to receive the meeting link.
 
To join, check the list of Legislative Advocacy Hours below and click the link to register. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom information in a confirmation email. 
Mark your calendar - VCNP Lobby Days
Make plans now to join VCNP in Richmond in January to advocate for Virginia’s NPs during the 2023 General Assembly session.

We’ll host lobby days January 16-27.

We hope you can join us on one or more of these days.

Watch for additional information soon.
VDH updates
The Virginia Department of Health recently shared updates and information about:
  • Respiratory Syncytical Virus
  • Influenza
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