The programs for the year are set! August: Lapetite on a drug to reverse new anticoagulants Sept: Legislative reception @ Moss Free Clinic Oct: Dr Sherwood speaking on robotic surgery, place TBA Nov: New guidelines for TAVR, place TBA Dec: Dr Mauer to speak, place TBA The legislative will be held 9/16/19 at the Moss…
Presentation regarding Aimovig for migraines Our next meeting will be in August, with a speaker regarding reversing the new anticoagulants. There is a push for attestation with possible U-tube video involvement. Discussion regarding increasing continuing education availability, access to VCNP websites. PR- writer for the Front Porch article would like to feature our local VCNP group possibly regarding…
Our officers are now: President: Linda Hazelgren President Elect: Vacant Past President: Cherie Wright Program Chair: Lisa Keel Public Relations: Timmye Ross Conference Chair: Hishani Perera Membership: Nicole Brooks Secretary: Piper Schlesser-Foresman Treasurer: Tiffany Simons Legislative Chair: Cathy Duncan Timmye talked to a writer for the Front Porch who is interested in writing and article…
The frequency and offerings of the monthly meetings was discussed. Consideration of having large venue meetings with CEs a few times a year vs dinner meetings monthly was discussed. Since we have meetings already set for April, May and June, it was decided that we would plan a larger venue meeting in July with CEs, a…
Hishani agreed to take on the Conference Committee position. Karen reported that if you have not renewed your membership, please do so ASAP. Membership numbers are down all across the state, possibly due to the new cycle with increased fees that was not explained well via media. Remember to contribute to the PAC. NP week…
Membership is now an 18 month membership. Several members have not renewed. The board will be sending out a letter with their accomplishments to make NPs aware of all they have done advocating for us. This will be accompanied by a letter reminding NPs to renew their membership or sign up if they have never…
The state board meeting convened 6/2/18. At present, we have a vacancy for the president elect position. The state board of health professions is discussing how to implement the new legislative information. We now have 58 members, 19 have not yet renewed. Conference chair? no report/absent. Next program is at Brock’s regarding CPAP 6/11/18. Timmye…
Karen reminded everyone to pay their dues, which are now on a once a year rotation. Bill 793 was signed, including the wording of 5,000 clinical hours with physician collaboration before being independent of that collaboration. Please send money to the VCNP PAC to support our lobbyist and all the work they do on our behalf.…
The bill went to the governor. The MSV sent another amendment. Please contact the governor and voice your commitment to pass the bill with NO amendment. Tiffany will drop off socks to the Riverbend school counselors to get them to the Massapponax High School “market” for homeless students. Our next philanthropy project was discussed. Piper…
HB793 bill passed the committee, subcommittee and house. Discussion was regarding physician attestation in the area of your licensure, your plan for referrals, It is a complex plan that includes 10,000 hours for full practice, you must prove malpractice insurance. Discussion about licensure vs certification. Most feel it is a “good step” toward full scope…
