Monthly meeting was held at Brocks and sponsored by Sandoz to discuss Biosimilar science and pharmaceuticals. These are therapeutic protein products similar to it’s reference biologic product with similar structure, function, pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety. To increase attendance at the local meetings, support our local NPs and generate interest in our state VCNP, several ideas…
Dr Elias of Virginia Interventional Vascular Associates spoke on embolization to treat hemorrhoids, uterine fibroids, prostate enlargement. They do vascular ultrasounds, treat varicose veins, spider veins, restless leg, PAD and provide dialysis access care. Our president is now Hishani Perera, we thank Rachel Farrar for the past 2 years plus of guidance as our president.…
PR report- Gear store is open. Go to the VCNP website to access NP wear. Requesting volunteers to get together a basket for the VCNP conference this year. Government relations- Lobby day was a success with 5 participants from our local area in attendance. Still working on pay parity with midwives now, and an anti…
Our holiday gathering will be at Basilico New York Deli on 12/12/24. The address is 7013 Harrison Rd Fredericksburg VA 22407. Bring an NP colleague, even if they are not a member of the VCNP (yet)! Bring an NP student! Bring a prospective NP student! All are welcome. Dinner will be pay for your own…
We discussed the state requirement of a service project for NP week. We had discussed several different local options as we have done yearly. With the impact we all feel after Hurricane Helene devastated so much of western VA, NC and West VA, we wanted to help those people dealing with the aftermath of the…
Talk sponsored by Axsome on medication Auvelity (Dextromethorphan and Bupropion) ER tabs 45mg/105mg for fast symptom relief of major depressive disorder in adults. Isabelle Creed can be reached at icreed@axome.com or 929-884-2882 or axsome.com. Legislative reception is coming together for 9/16/24 at the Moss Free Clinic. Contact Ashley if you want to help with planning,…
Speaker sponsored by Johnson and Johnson on strategies for the use of DOACs in NVAF and VTE for patients with obesity. Adopt pathways in your EHR for anticoagulation for NVAF and VTE prophylaxis. DOACS vs Warfarin. Anticoagulation stewardship- use your EHR to find patients who should have or qualify for anticoagulation. Consider a capstone project…
Dr Ashte Collins, nephrologist and Associate Professor of GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences presented a comprehensive talk on CKD and it’s link with CAD, CHF, and early mortality. Farxiga and Lokelma from Astra Zeneca were presented with time for discussion and questions. There was a state board meeting. The focus this year is…
The talk at Renatos was regarding PCSK9 inhibitors like Repatha and Praluent. these meds pull cholesterol (LDL) from the bloodstream and can lower LDL by 50-60%. The VCNP reminds us that we are all perfectly positioned and created to be involved in political leadership for the betterment of all. Please consider getting involved in committees,…
May 9 will feature a guest speaker on human trafficking and this meeting will be open to ALL NPs. It will be held at 6 Bears and a Goat off of Rt 17 north. Video and poster for the upcoming VCNP conference was discussed. The conference basket from our region is a “Balance Basket”- and…
