Hello SWVCNP members! The next meeting will be: 🥁
Date: February 1, 2025
Location: Martha Washington Hotel
Time: 9:30 AM
Address: 150 W Main St A, Abingdon, VA 24210
Please add this to your calendar! We cannot wait to see you there! 👩⚕️
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New Year Update
The Southwest Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners has conducted the inaugural SWVA Honor Guard tribute at Gilliam’s Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. On 1/1/2025-The SWVA Honor Guard paid a heartfelt tribute with the first ceremony led by two of the founding members, Drs. Christine Mullins and Rebecca Garrett.
Mullins said. “Conducting the Honor Guard tribute is one of the most honorable and memorable ceremonies I have ever participated in. There are honor guards for the military, masons, police, and firefighters. Now nurses can also be honored in Southwest Virginia with recognition of their profound service and impact throughout their careers.”
The SWVA Honor Guard has established a website that was donated by The Health Wagon and created by Christine Mullins. The website allows volunteers to share their contact information, and the Guard has recruited 31 volunteers representing nine counties in Virginia. The website provides information on conducting the ceremony, the supplies needed and how to obtain them, the Mission, Values, FAQ, Testimonials, a Media Gallery, and contact information.
The Southwest Region–VCNP is also selling raffle tickets for $5 each for an Eko brand electronic stethoscope (valued at $400) to help fund SWVA Honor Guard endeavors. The group has also created a Facebook page and private chat for members to communicate. The council’s next steps are to acquire more honor guard capes, caps, triangles, lanterns, and service announcements for funeral homes to spread the word to families throughout the region.
🎄 Join Us for Our December Meeting 12/21/2024! 🎄
Start your morning in style at the historic Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon, VA! 🌟 Enjoy a delightful breakfast at 9 AM, followed by an engaging presentation on Cushing’s by our special guest speaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the season together! See you there! 🍳✨
Representing in Southwest Region Style!
🏥 From November 19-20, we represented Southwest VA at the Rural Health Conference at the SWVA Higher Education Building in Abingdon. We connected with key leaders, including Gini Weisz (Roanoke Region), Denise Daly Konrad (Virginia Health Care Foundation), and Robin Collins (Frontier Health).
🎉 Congratulations to Robin for winning the Blood Pressure Cuff Raffle!
Thank you to everyone who helped us make an impact this month! 💙
💙 Call to Action: Help Us Honor Nurses 💙
The SW Region-Virginia Council of Practitioners and I are working to establish a Nurse Honor Guard in the area and are seeking interested nurses to participate. The SWVA Nurse Honor Guard will offer dignified tributes to deceased nurses by reciting the Nightingale Tribute and presenting condolences to their families. We also plan to engage in community events to promote our service.
We invite LPNs, LVNs, nursing students, RNs, and APRNs to join this meaningful initiative. Interested in collaborating? Please submit your information through the provided website so we can connect with you. Let’s honor the legacy of nursing together! 🌟
https://swvanursehonorguard.powerappsportals.com/Volunteer/
🌄 Head for the Hills CME Conference Recap!
We had an amazing time at the Head for the Hills CME Conference at Breaks Interstate Park! 🩺🍂 The stunning views and engaging sessions made it a memorable event. Thank you to everyone who joined us for learning, networking, and fun in the great outdoors! 🌟
Giving Back!
🫡 On November 15, 2024, we donated $250 to Route Clearance for Vets and Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families (DCBHS SMVF) to support their vital missions.
🌟 Supporting Those In Need 🌟
Our friends at The Health Wagon have been working tirelessly to care for those impacted by the recent hurricane. When we learned they needed insulin and volunteers, we stepped up!
Thanks to our local Walmart, we secured 30 vials of N and R insulin and are preparing to deliver medical supplies and insulin to them. 💉
If you’d like to donate or volunteer, we’d love for you to join this effort. Together, we can make a difference! Reach out to get involved. ❤️
Southwest Region VCNP Meeting
The Southwest Regional VCNP Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9-11:00 AM EST at the White Birch Kitchen & Juice Bar in Abingdon, Virginia. (170 E Main St.)
We are back in Abingdon, Virginia, for our September, 2024 Meeting! We have exciting news for our region to discuss, as well as from the state board meeting. We hope you can make our meeting. It’s not just a meeting—it is a chance to connect, share ideas, and enjoy a delicious meal together!
While breakfast is not included, you can order from the delicious menu at White Birch. Whether it’s their famous pancakes or savory breakfast platters, there’s something for everyone!
Feel free to bring along a fellow Nurse Practitioner who may be interested in becoming a member of VCNP. We always welcome new faces and fresh perspectives!
Please RSVP by September 27th, 2024, to Cassie Sheffey at camcallister27@gmail.com. We’re excited to catch up with you with a hearty breakfast!
Reminder: VCNP membership renewal dues are this month!
👏 Southwest Region Shoutout! 👏
Our very own Coetta Neece, membership co-chair, met with Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears today in Clintwood, VA! 🖤💛 Coetta presented the Lt. Governor with a card and some Southwest Region swag, proudly representing our amazing region.
We’re thrilled to have Lt. Governor Earle-Sears as a strong supporter of nurse practitioners. Thank you, Coetta, for showcasing the incredible work of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners – Southwest Region. Big things are happening in SWVA! 🌟
