Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on Avian Influenza.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on Avian Influenza.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
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 and consider working with Devona Ross (J&J rep-Sr Health System Manager Capitol Region email: dross11@its.jnjcom) for CHF/DVT/PE/VTE/NVAF.
Ashley is working on putting the invitations out and organizing our legislative meeting. Potential dates are 9/9 or 9/16/24. Kathy Delaney at Moss Free Clinic still needs to be contacted. Local members who volunteered to assist are: Cherie Wright, Timmes Ross, Rachel Farrar, Sophia (Student), Justin (Student), Hishani Perera.
We sent our philanthropy sponsor check in for “Night of 1000 pies” to benefit Empowerhouse on 8/24/24 and got 4 complimentary tickets. Crystal, Kelly, Robin and Vanessa signed up to go.
Tiffany Simons, our regional treasurer is in need of another signee on the account. Piper Foresman was nominated by Cherie Wright for this duty and Kelly Rollins seconded it. Tiffany will find out how to go about adding Piper and get that done at PNC bank.
Joan attended the state membership meeting and reported they are considering offering a discount to people who select auto renewal, and other creative ideas to increase membership.
Our next meeting will be at La Petite on August 8, 2024.
Submitted 7/19/24 JPSF
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 on increasing membership, becoming more financially stable as an organization and NP student engagement. Our local NP student Sophia was selected as our Student Ambassador to the VCNP.
7/18/24 is our next meeting- location TBD
Our next philanthropy suggestion was to support the Night of 1,000 pies again which benefits Empowerhouse, a local shelter and advocacy center for women and children who are domestic violence victims. This year it will be at the Silkmill downtown! Volunteer pie makers are needed. tiffany suggested a $600.00 donation- Flower Power level which also gives us 4 tickets. It is $125.00 for a single ticket. Timmye approved the motion and Kelly seconded.
On 5/9/24 at Six Bears and a Goat, Michele Trampe, founder and executive director of the Central Virginia Justice Initiative gave a talk on the Signs of Human Trafficking. She also encouraged us to get more involved in political leadership through the website: Healing Politics.org. A $150.00 honorarium for the speaker towards her organization was suggested, Tiffany seconded.
PR- Nicole stated this is the 50th anniversary of the VCNP. We should have a celebration of sorts to gather and celebrate all of the accomplishments of our members over the years and the VCNP in Virginia!
Legislative conference in September was suggested. Local legislators will need to be contacted. Rachel will reach out to Ashley to see if she can organize this and to discuss what aspects of the planning and implementing of the event that other people can help her handle.
Submitted 6/14/24 JPSF
Speaker on Genetic testing at Renato’s restaurant.
Consider an unsponsored meeting in May with Michelle Trampe of Central Virginia Justice Association on human trafficking. Check cost of venues considering this will be unsponsored.
Nicole and Carrie will be attending the VCNP conference possibly with Hishani and Angela.
Tiffany gave treasurers report.
Nicole gave member report, we have 51 members.
Government relations rep Ashley reported the HB to have NPs solely under the BON was heard today. Autonomous practice switching permanently to a 2 year requirement.
Next meeting will be at Brock’s with Dr Farmakis of Nephrology Associates.
submitted 2/10/24 JPSF
President Elect- Hishani Perera
President- Rachel Farrar
Past president- Linda Hazelgren
Secretary- Piper Schlesser-Foresman
Treasurer- Tiffany Simmons
Membership- Joan Carter
Public Relations- Nicole Brooks
Gov relations-
Our philanthropy this year started with a socks and briefs donation to Micah Ecumenical Ministries was well received and appreciated for the Cold Weather Shelter and daily needs.
The 50th Anniversary of the VCNP is this year. The VCNP conference will be 3/13-16/24 in WIlliamsburg. There will be a gala to celebrate.
MWHC will host the Virginia Heart and Vascular Institute Symposium of cardiology updates will be held at the Fredericksburg Convention Center 2/10/24 from 7am-2pm. Cost is $50. Students $25. 6 CME credits will be given, and includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon wine bar.
The Tidewater VCNP region is hosting a virtual pop up NP swag shop. Be on the lookout 1/24/24 for your NP swag!
Next meetings: 2/8/24 on Genetic Testing 3/7/24 on Kidney disease
Submitted 1/16/24 JPSF
Come join us for an afternoon of polo, food and wine.
Local legislative candidates have been invited.
This fall all 40 seats in the Senate and 100 seats in the House of Delegates will be up for election in Virginia. VCNP’s Government Relations committee is continuing to promote NP practice by reaching out to legislators and candidates. We have invited candidates from our local districts to this event. Please take this opportunity to discuss the importance of NP practice. Talking points will be sent out below.
The following candidates have RSVP’d yes to attending the event.
Steve Harvey (R)- Candidate for 55th district
Amy Laufer (D) – Candidate for 55th district
Katrina Callsen (D) – Candidate for 54th district (her campaign manager Pally Haling is a retired NP!)
Senator Creigh Deeds (D) – 11th District
Phillip Hamiliton (R) – Candidate for 11th District
Bring your family.
Invite your colleagues/NP friends (members/non-members)
Sunday, September 24, 2023
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA
Talking Points
Current landscape and challenges
Transforming Leadership
2 Hour CEU Event
Learn what is holding you back from reaching your professional and personal goals.
Understand that you are a leader even if you don’t have a leader role.
See how your superpowers are also your kryptonite.
Define leadership and what is means to you.
Learn to live life intentionally rather than by default.
Make friends with your Imposter, buckling him/her in the backseat, right next to fear.
Pam Maxson, PhD, PCC, SPHR, Executive and Leadership Coach
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Center at Belvedere
Learning Center A
540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Dinner will be provided
RSVP by 6/18/2023 to Renee Gay at reg4x@uvahealth.org
Wednesday, 5/31/2023 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Eastwood Winery
Families welcome
Bring a non-member to learn about VCNP!
RSVP to Renee Gay at reg4x@uvahealth.org
Current membership count: 65
Erin Morris has stepped down as president. She will continue to serve as treasurer.
Thank you, Erin, for your many years of service!
Haley Tusing is the new president.
Josh Carlison has agreed to join the Goverment Relations committee.
We have committee positions available in Education and Nominations/Awards.
We had a social meeting in April at Taste of Thai.
Prior to the meeting we conducted a membership survey, here are some of the results:
What are you hoping to gain from your membership?
Networking/meet other NPs in the area.
Networking
CME and networking.
networking, news on legislation and policy changes/updates
Social time with other NPs
Making connections
Collaboration and local support between NPs. Resources for practice. Friendship
Connection with other NPs, some CME
Networking with other NPs in the state
A chance to get to know other NPs in the area
Networking
Networking
What type of meetings would you prefer?
Social and CME
Social and broader CME applicable to those in specialty practice also
CME
mix of social and CME
All of the above
Social and cme
All of these sound great
Social, CME
Social, pharmaceutical
I strongly oppose pharmacy rep dinners, and intentionally do not attend them. Any others are
great!
Variety is good.
Social or CME
What types of community events would you like to see the VCNP participate?
Races, holidays, local college nursing programs
5k
Maybe volunteering with Blue Ridge free clinic.
Community education (night, fair, ask an NP)
Health fairs, school nutrition drives (filling backpacks, etc)
Events that benefit local organizations
Do you have any suggestions for how to increase our regions membership and engagement?
Vary meeting locations across the region
Personally reaching out to NPs in our area
Local nursing programs; area hospitals
None sorry
Maybe recruit JMU new grads
Offer CME, more frequent wine/brewery network nights w/o CME.
Emails, mail flyers, social media, community awareness
Move meetings to other areas, generate regular communication regarding our region’s activity
Upcoming meeting on Thursday, June 15 6 pm on Cannabis Products.
The 2023 VCNP Spring Board Meeting will be held on May 20, 2023. Board members will be provided additional details as the program approaches. If you have questions, please contact staff.