VCNP Northern Virginia poses with VCNP President Newby at the NOVA Fall Festival.
I’m enjoying meeting many of you during my travels across Virginia. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of joining Northern Virginia Region members at a fall festival and health fair. Our members are doing great things, and we want to continue highlighting your efforts. If you are a certified diabetes educator, family NP or work in pulmonology or endocrinology and would like to be featured in our communications, please send your name, credentials, a photo and 1-2 sentences about why you chose your field or why you love what you do to alissa@commonwealth-pr.com.
Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP
President, VCNP Board of Directors
2023 legislative update
We’re continuing to support legislation that advocates for NPs and full practice authority.

Now is the time to talk to your representatives about the importance of their support.

Please reach out to your legislators to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Nurse Practitioner Doctoral scholarship winners!
“As a scholarship recipient, I can advance my academic knowledge, leadership and advocacy roles. In turn, it allows me to continue supporting our vulnerable populations in Virginia.” 

Sharmaine McCoy, MSN, ACNP
VCNP Northern Virginia Region

“DNP education enhances all of my NP practice, including skills in advocacy, mentorship and leadership in direct clinical practice as well as on the system and state level."

Melody Noble, ACNPC-AG
VCNP Piedmont Region
VCNP’s scholarships are awarded each fall as a one-time scholarship to a student enrolled in an accredited, nursing doctoral (DNP or PhD) program.
Are you an NP veteran?
November 11 is Veterans Day, and we’d like to thank our veteran members in our communications. If you’d like to be featured, please send your name, credentials, branch of service and a photo to staff by October 27.
Regional education programs
Looking for educational opportunities? Our Tidewater and Lynchburg Regions are hosting programs on November 5. Both programs are open to VCNP members and non-members.
Making our mark
VCNP Tidewater Region member Cheryl Oscar, FNP-BC, received a certificate of appreciation from the Center Director at NASA/Langley “for outstanding efforts to protect the health and safety of the NASA Langley workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
 
Have you received recognition for your work in the office, in your community or from another organization? Let us know by sending your name, credentials, picture and a description of the award so we can share your good news in future communications.
VDH updates
The Virginia Department of Health recently shared updates and information about:
  • Ugandan Ebola virus disease outbreak update for Virginia
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