Dr. Olivia Newby, VCNP executive director Doug Easter, and incoming VCNP Government Relations chair Valerie Wrobel visited with legislators in support of HB 971 this winter.

Dr. Olivia Newby, VCNP lobbyist Richard Grossman, Delegate Kathy Tran and Valerie Wrobel at the General Assembly in February.

Dr. Olivia Newby (center), VCNP president-elect Dr. Alysia Pack (left of Olivia), VCNP deputy executive director Amy Sales (back left) and VCNP representatives attended the Senate subcommittee hearing in February.

We’re in the home stretch! This week the Senate Education and Health committee unanimously recommended HB 971 be reported to the full Senate. The legislation will likely go to the Senate floor on March 4 before the 2024 General Assembly Session concludes on March 9.

We couldn’t have done this without you! You called your legislators and sent more than 900 Muster messages. You traveled to Richmond for legislative meetings and to show your support during committee hearings. And some of you testified in support of the legislation.

This is the power of VCNP! Thank you to everyone – both in the spotlight and behind the scenes - who has gotten us this far! And special thanks to our bill patron, Delegate Kathy Tran, for her support of NPs. We’re almost there!

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

President, VCNP Board of Directors

vcnppresident@gmail.com

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Blue Ridge Region members enjoyed the 45^th anniversary conference in 2019.

Judy Collins, Phyllis Everett, Maribeth Capuno and Mark Coles at the 2012 VNF Gala.

VCNP’s turning 50 this year, and we want to share our history in pictures. Do you have photos of current or former members enjoying past conferences or regional events? Please share photos with staff.

Order your VCNP swag by March 17

Show your VCNP 50^th anniversary pride with new VCNP swag. Order your limited-edition sweatshirt, t-shirt, mug and wine glass by March 17, and have it shipped directly to you.

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VDH updates

The Virginia Department of Health recently shared updates about:

Increase in Mpox Cases in Virginia
Stay Alert for Measles
Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention

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PMHNP scholarships available

Thinking about getting a post-Master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate? The Virginia Health Care Foundation offers scholarships for NPs working to become psych NPs. The next deadline is April 1.

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We need you!

VCNP needs volunteers to serve on our bylaws & operations, education & conferences, government relations, membership, nominations & awards, PAC, and public relations committees. Click the button below or contact staff with any questions.

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Conference countdown

As you’re making your conference plans, don’t miss Dr. Angela Hogan’s general session, “Food Allergy Prevention, Better than a Cure” on March 16. Close out the 50^th anniversary event with this exciting event focused on food allergy guidelines and how to implement them for your patients.

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VCNP PAC donations

VDH info for health professionals

Autonomous Practice Application

AANP Advocacy Center

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