The VCNP Blue Ridge President, Judy Jenks, was quoted in the article, “General Assembly leaders tout collaboration, compromise in Roanoke forum” while attending a Roanoke legislative event with local representatives.
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VCNP member receives national award
VCNP is excited to share that VCNP’s Immediate Past President, Rebekah “Becky” Compton is a recipient of the 2024 AANP Nurse Practitioner State Award for Excellence. Congratulations, Becky!
Health Commissioner Update: Mpox Updates for Virginia
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on Mpox.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Health Commissioner Update: Updated Syphilis Guidelines
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on Syphilis guidelines.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Health Commissioner Update: Respiratory Disease Updates for Virginia
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on respiratory diseases in Virginia.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Rosie Taylor-Lewis: Nurse practitioners can help increase Virginians’ access to behavioral health care
VCNP member Rosie Taylor-Lewis provided a commentary in the Virginia Mercury titled, “Nurse practitioners can help increase Virginians’ access to behavioral health care.”
Don’t Delay! Explore the 2022 AANP Nurse Practitioner Compensation Report Today!
Given that the average nurse practitioner (NP) is 48 years old — and many NPs are in the early stages of their careers having transitioned from an RN role — negotiating now can pay dividends in the future. The 2022 AANP Nurse Practitioner Compensation Report is a national survey exploring the pay range of NPs. Download it now to explore how peers in your state, clinical focus area and work setting compare in compensation. The report is free to participants and AANP members, and it can be purchased by anyone for a fee.
Health Commissioner Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Updates for Virginia
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on COVID-19 vaccine updates.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Health Commissioner Update: Virginia Department of Health Declares Statewide Outbreak of Meningococcal Disease
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on a statewide outbreak of Meningococcal Disease in Virginia.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Health Commissioner Update: Shortage of Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin L-A)
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below regarding a shortage of penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin L-A).
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.