HB 793 has passed the General Assembly, but the joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine are now seeking public comment on the enactment of regulations to implement the bill until 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2018. HB 793 is legislation to authorize nurse practitioners who meet certain qualifications to practice without a practice agreement with…
We are delighted to announce that Governor Northam signed HB 793 yesterday evening, without any additional amendments! THANK YOU to everyone who has dedicated themselves to advocating for the legislation by sending letters, placing phone calls, and being present at subcommittee hearings and other legislative events. Countless hours from VCNP leadership and membership –…
Our political opponents are trying to convince the Governor to amend HB 793 for their personal benefit. The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) has pushed an amendment to the Governor’s office that would convolute the Transition to Practice period as proposed by our version of HB 793. This amendment: undermines the existing scope of…
VCNP respectfully requests that Governor Northam sign HB 793 without further amendment, as it passed the Virginia Senate 40-0 and the House of Delegates 97-2. To voice your support for HB 793 unamended, please send a letter to the Governor by utilizing our VoterVoice platform.
HB 793 passed in the General Assembly and was signed by Governor Northam! We have composed a Frequently Asked Questions document to address inquiries we have received from both members and non-members. The document explains how the legislation will take effect, clarifies what attestation entails, and describes how experienced NPs can be “grandfathered” in. The…
We have reviewed the letter distributed today by AANP and appreciate their acknowledgment of the difficult legislative landscape of the Commonwealth of Virginia. We wanted to take an opportunity to clarify for our members a few points that were addressed. First, it is important to note that a lot of states would value the…
Today, the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners – along with Del. Roxann Robinson, the patron of HB 793 – generated a huge legislative win that will move nurse practitioners in Virginia closer to obtaining Full Practice Authority. During the Virginia Senate Education and Health Committee’s reading of HB 793, Del. Robinson introduced a new…
The American Academy of Nursing has announced their official position on Full Practice Authority for Advanced Practiced Registered Nurses (APRNs). The Academy declares, “Lack of full practice authority for APRNs is a barrier to the provision of efficient, cost-effective, high-quality, and comprehensive health care services for some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations”. The statement…
VCNP is thrilled to announce HB793 – a bill designed to lower barriers to practice in Virginia and expand access to care. The bill permits Nurse Practitioners to practice without a collaborative agreement after a Transition to Practice period of 1,040 hours, which may be supervised by either a NP or physician. The bill will…
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Senator Mark Warner for his support of Virginia nurse practitioners and his commitment to helping us celebrate National Nurse Practitioners Week.
