The VCNP Blue Ridge President, Judy Jenks, was quoted in the article, “General Assembly leaders tout collaboration, compromise in Roanoke forum” while attending a Roanoke legislative event with local representatives.
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VCNP member receives national award
VCNP is excited to share that VCNP’s Immediate Past President, Rebekah “Becky” Compton is a recipient of the 2024 AANP Nurse Practitioner State Award for Excellence. Congratulations, Becky!
Health Commissioner Update: Mpox Updates for Virginia
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on Mpox.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Health Commissioner Update: Updated Syphilis Guidelines
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on Syphilis guidelines.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Health Commissioner Update: Respiratory Disease Updates for Virginia
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on respiratory diseases in Virginia.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Piedmont Region NP Week Celebration
Join us for an evening of food, wine and conversation!
Drawing for a free registration to Pharmfest & Beyond Conference on 1/27/2024 during the event.
This is a night to celebrate you! Nonmembers, students and families are welcome.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
5:00 pm – 8: 00 pm
Eastwood Winery
2531 Scottsville Road, Charlottesville, VA
Contact Renee Gay at reg4x@uvahealth.org or any member of the leadership team if you have any questions.
Rosie Taylor-Lewis: Nurse practitioners can help increase Virginians’ access to behavioral health care
VCNP member Rosie Taylor-Lewis provided a commentary in the Virginia Mercury titled, “Nurse practitioners can help increase Virginians’ access to behavioral health care.”
SW Region October Business Meeting
Our next Business meeting for the SW Region will be on Wednesday, OCTOBER 25, 2023 at 7 pm. Call in number 888-297-9852 Code 2797691.
We are in our election cycle now. We will be discussing nominations for our region’s President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. Voting will be held November 1-15.
We need to discuss a Legislative reception to let our state legislators know more about APRNs and the role we play in keeping their constituents healthy.
NP week is in November and we need to discuss ideas for this special week to celebrate!
2024 is VCNP’s 50th Anniversary! We need to update our region’s timeline for the state conference in Williamsburg in March as well as discuss plans for our region’s raffle basket and door prize.
We have a full slate for this meeting and need as many of our members to attend as possible!
Below are the date and call in information:
Wednesday, OCTOBER 25, 2023 at 7 pm. Call in number 888-297-9852 Code 2797691.
Don’t Delay! Explore the 2022 AANP Nurse Practitioner Compensation Report Today!
Given that the average nurse practitioner (NP) is 48 years old — and many NPs are in the early stages of their careers having transitioned from an RN role — negotiating now can pay dividends in the future. The 2022 AANP Nurse Practitioner Compensation Report is a national survey exploring the pay range of NPs. Download it now to explore how peers in your state, clinical focus area and work setting compare in compensation. The report is free to participants and AANP members, and it can be purchased by anyone for a fee.
Health Commissioner Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Updates for Virginia
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on COVID-19 vaccine updates.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Events and Conferences
Tidewater Region January Membership Meeting
1/8/2025
2025 Lobby Day | January 23, 2025
1/23/2025
2025 VCNP Piedmont Pharmfest & Beyond
1/25/2025
Tidewater Region February Membership Meeting
2/12/2025
Tidewater Region March Membership Meeting
3/12/2025
2025 VCNP Annual Conference
3/26/2025 - 3/29/2025