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Thanks to Becky Compton and the 2020-2022 board of directors for their leadership during the last two years. I’m excited to serve as your 2022-2024 VCNP president and have prepared a special video message. |
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New state officers were installed at VCNP’s conference. Please welcome: |
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President
Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP
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President-Elect
Alysia Erin Pack, DNP(c), MSN, APRN, FNP-C
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Secretary
Katy Morgan, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC
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Treasurer
HoChong S. Gilles, DNP, FNP-C
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Immediate Past President
Rebekah M. Compton, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
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HB 1245 update
HB 1245 is still alive and moving through the legislative process. Be on the lookout for updates by email and social media.
VCNP is monitoring multiple NP-specific bills this year. To view 2022 health care-related legislation, select the buttons below.
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VDH updates
The Virginia Department of Health recently shared updates and information about the following:
- CDC COVID-19 community levels
- COVID-19 therapeutics update
- Consideration of increased interval between 1st and 2nd doses of mRNA vaccines
- Prioritization of COVID-19 antigen testing supplies
- List of medical conditions that put people at higher risk for severe COVID-19
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What is the cost of NP practice to you? VCNP needs your PAC donations to support legislators who support NP practice. Donate today so NPs can continue providing greater access to care for your patients, families and friends.
Sign up for monthly donations, which can be automatically deducted from your account. One-time donations are welcome too!
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VCNP announces award winners
Congratulations to this year’s VCNP award winners for their outstanding contributions as NPs. Awards were announced at conference.
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Jennifer Breseman, DNP, FNP-BC, received the Rising Star Award, which is presented to a VCNP member who has been an NP for less than five years but exhibits qualities of leadership that would be expected of a more seasoned individual. Jennifer started her involvement with VCNP as a student prior to obtaining her DNP. She served in the student board position where she created a local preceptor award to honor VCNP members who serve as preceptors to students in the Northern Virginia region. Since her graduation, she has continued to volunteer on VCNP’s Northern Virginia Region board as co-chair of the Education Committee. Jennifer is a family NP with Leesburg Sterling Family Practice. |
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Helen Willis, MSN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, was honored with the Education Award for outstanding contributions to NPs in the areas of education and patient care. Helen has served as VCNP’s Education committee chair for three years and is responsible for planning the association’s annual 4-day conference as well as assisting regional chairs in coordinating local programs. She has held multiple positions on VCNP’s Richmond Region board including president and education committee chair. Helen works as an NP in the cardiothoracic surgery department at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital where she also serves as a preceptor to many NP students each year. |
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VCNP supports international nursing colleagues
VCNP supports our nurse colleagues in Ukraine and across the world. Read more including comments from International Council of Nurses president and dean of UVA School of Nursing, Pamela Cipriano.
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SAVE THE DATE - VCNP 2023 Annual Conference
Thanks to everyone who made last week’s annual conference at the Homestead so successful! Mark your calendars for the 2023 conference, March 22-25 at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. If you attended the conference, please check your email for conference evaluation and supported session links for CE credit.
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THANK YOU, VCNP regions!
Thanks to all the regions for the amazing donations to our basket raffle!
We raised $2,165 for VCNP’s DNP scholarship fund.
Congratulations to the Lynchburg Region for selling the most raffle tickets for its basket, which included a beautiful handmade quilt.
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Blue Ridge Area Food Bank shares thanks |
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VCNP partnered with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank during this year’s conference. Sarah Mallan, the food bank’s community engagement coordinator, sent this note of thanks. |
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“You really hit it out of the park with raising $2,104.55, the equivalent of 8,418 meals, during the VCNP drive! This is one of the top 10 drives this past year but what’s more important is that you are creating hope for our communities. When students are nourished, they are able to better learn. When an aging individual has food they can prepare and consume, we know their health improves. You’re helping a mother have some peace of mind because she is able to feed her children and herself. On behalf of those we serve – thank you.”
-Sarah Mallan, Community Engagement Coordinator
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As I shared in my opening speech at conference last week, there is a time for everything and a season for every activity. This analogy of time represents a cord of three threads – empowerment, equality and equity. As NPs, we have many challenges and opportunities ahead of us including becoming stronger, pushing for equality and providing care to all Virginians. This is our time to build. This is our time to speak. This is our time to plant our future. I’m looking forward to this time with you. |
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Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP
President, VCNP Board of Directors
vcnppresident@gmail.com
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