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!
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! 🌟
CURRENT PRESIDENT: Jennifer Hubbard-Davis, MSHS, MSN, FNP-C As the president of the Richmond Region VCNP, Jennifer leads over 290 members in the largest region in the State of Virginia with a dynamic team (all-inclusive of team members below). Her goal for the region is to increase awareness and membership of VCNP. Jennifer, currently employed with United Healthcare, brings to the table over 30 years of extensive experience in various healthcare settings, making her a seasoned leader in the field. She also serves the community in different capacities to promote wellness for the community.
PRESIDENT-ELECT: Seleste Upshaw, MSN, FNP-C Seleste is a family nurse practitioner that practices in a primary care setting at Capital Area Health Network. She has been serving as the president-Elect for the Richmond Region VCNP since 2024. This role is responsible for arranging sponsored dinners and supporting the current president.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Erica Davis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C Erica Williams is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience and a diverse educational background. She earned her Associate of Nursing degree from Virginia State University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Old Dominion University. Erica also holds a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Simmons College. Throughout her career, Erica has demonstrated strong leadership, serving as President of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP) from 2023-2024 and currently serving as Immediate Past President. She is passionate about providing excellent patient care and currently works in surgical services at the VA Hospital, where she supports the healthcare needs of veterans.
SECRETARY: Wendy Williams, MSN, FNP-C Wendy is the Secretary for the Richmond Region VCNP. As Secretary, this position is part of the Executive Board and is a voting member. This position is responsible for organizing and taking minutes at the Executive Board meetings that occur quarterly. In addition this role is always helping out with other projects as needed, such as the Pharmacology Symposium.
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Chantika Ashe, DNP, FNP-C Chantika has been an active member of VCNP since 2016, initially joining as a NP student. She graduated in 2018 with her MSN-FNP and earned her Doctorate in 2020. She is currently the Membership Chair for the Richmond Region since 2024, assisting with membership, recruitment, and retention.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR: Crystal Allen, AGACNP-BC Crystal is a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about caring for the geriatric population. She previously served as President for VCNP before taking on the awards and nominations role.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR: William Sachau, MS, ANP-C Bill Sachau, MS, ANP-C works in cardiology at the Central Virginia VA Medical CENTER in Richmond. his current areas of practice are congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease and heart arrhythmias. He has been a VCNP RVA chapter member for the past 7 years and he has served as the Education Committee Co-Chair for almost 2 years.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR: Kelly Szerenyi, MSN, FNP-C Kelly Szerenyi graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2013. She started her career in primary care but transitioned to hospital medicine. She also retired from the Army Reserves with 22 years of service. After retiring, she missed the comradery of the military. Therefore, she moved from the community to the Veterans Affairs (VA) where she worked with Veterans as a Nurse Practitioner in Lung Cancer Screening. She continues to work at the VA but has transitioned back to inpatient medicine serving veterans when they have an acute illness. At the VA, she has served as a co-educator for the Nurse Practitioners and is now the Lead of over 130 Nurse Practitioners. She also has served on the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners for over four years as the co-educator of the Richmond Region. In her spare time, she started a non-profit, sharing non-traditional music to those in need.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR: Candice Parkins, MSN, WHNP-BC An active member of the VCNP since 2020, I have been serving on the Public Relations Committee of the Richmond Region since 2023. Professionally I practice in the areas of gyencology, family planning, sexual health, and obstetrics. I hope to see the richmond region engage its members meaningfully and continue to encourage the advancement of NP practice.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR: Sabine Daudier, MSN, FNP-BC Family nurse Practitioner specializing in Palliative Medicine at Bon Secours, Mercy Health. Serving as the Public Relations Co-Chair for the Richmond Region since 2024.
AWARD AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR: Tanya Satterwhite, DNP, PMHNP-BC Dr. Tanya J. Satterwhite is a dual certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She completed her bachelor and master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. She matriculated at Old Dominion University where she received her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2015. In 2022, Dr. Satterwhite completed a post master’s program in psychiatric mental health nursing at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Satterwhite has worked as a nurse since graduating from high school, first as a licensed practical nurse. She often jokes, “nursing is the only job I’ve ever had; it’s the only thing I know how to do!” She has worked in various settings to include cardiology, primary care, hospice care, college health, and behavioral health. Dr. Satterwhite has served as president of the Central Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Nurses Association and as state chair of the Nominations and Awards Committee of VCNP. Active in her community, she is a board member of Babybuns for Life Network and volunteers with the Crater Health District Medical Reserve Corp as well as many other organizations. Dr. Satterwhite is a member of the Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She enjoys reading, shopping, traveling and spending time with her husband, Russell, their 2 children, Kyndell and Noah, and grandpup, Simba.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR: Chrystal Doyle, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Chrystal Doyle is a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family nurse practitioner with a MS from Virginia Commonwealth University and Post-Masters Certificate from Frontier Nursing University. Her areas of interest include eating disorders, hormonal mood disorders, and integrative psychiatry. She currently works in private practice and as clinical faculty.
What an incredible last day of the 2024 AANP National Conference in Nashville, TN! We made a big impact on the national stage, and I want to give a huge shoutout to Tauna Gulley for her poster presentation – representing us with pride! 🌟
I also ran into The Health Wagon team
and Dr. Laurie Anne Ferguson-Parker, who was presenting on X-ray Interpretation and Basic Splinting. It was an amazing session where we helped fellow NPs gain confidence in managing basic fractures. 🩻
Small group, big presence! Excited for what’s next! 👏 #VCNP #AANP2024
What an awesome meeting we had at The Girl & The Raven – if you haven’t checked them out yet, be sure to visit! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. 🙌 Don’t forget to tag yourself in the photo!
I’m thrilled to see Southwest Virginia Nurse Practitioners becoming more involved, not only at the local level but on the state level too. Big things are ahead, and it starts with us! 💪
📅 Save the date for our next meeting: August 3rd! Let’s spread the word and invite nurse practitioners from all fields to join. Together, we can make the Southwest Virginia VCNP Region the loudest advocates for our patients, ourselves, and our colleagues! 🎤 #AdvocacyStartsWithUs #VCNP #SouthwestVirginia
Had an awesome morning with Tauna Gulley, Coetta Neece, and Tammy Branham at Huddle House in Wise! 🌟 We’re heading your way, Abingdon – lookout! Who knows the best breakfast spots in Abingdon? Let’s keep the good eats going! 🥓🍴 #VCNP #BreakfastWithFriends #AbingdonHereWeCome
We had a wonderful breakfast at Cracker Barrel in Wytheville – whether you’re into their famous pancakes or savory breakfast platters, there was something for everyone! 😋
Come to our next meeting! Thinking about bringing along a fellow Nurse Practitioner? We’d love to welcome new faces and fresh perspectives into VCNP. Let’s grow together!
NEXT MEETING:
Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Huddle House, 107 Jackson Rd SW, Wise, VA 24293
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