Amy Johnson, DNP, FNP-C, Lynchburg Region immediate past president, was invited to speak at the White House on July 16 for a press event about telehealth deregulation and the benefits to rural health.
VCNP is a non-partisan organization. While we did not coordinate Amy’s presentation, we are proud to recognize her and the work she does in support of patient care and the NP profession.
Maggianos Tysons Galleria Mall
Networking 6-7; Dinner presentation 7-8; and then Business meeting
Sponsor: Boehringer- Ingelheim, Topic Diabetes
Speaker Dr. Donohue from the Endocrinology Group in Arlington.
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RSVP via newsletter link.
Questions contact Membership Chair, Brittany Adams @ novavcnp.membership@gmail.com
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 Free Clinic. Invitations will be sent out, Cathy Duncan will contact the VCNP, as they have helped with this in the past. We plan to send out electronic save-the-dates. (Wine, water, iced tea, shrimp cocktail, cheese platter, veggie platter.) Invitations to ALL NPs, CRNAs, mayor, CEO of MWH, admin of Moss Clinic
PR: Article planned for The Front Porch on “Unsung Heros of Healthcare”. Featuring NPs varied roles delivering health care, helping to expand access to health care for patients, highlighting our philanthropy and local programs, as well as our connection to and influence on legislation. Also emphasizing the change in the state regarding independent practice!
Timmes Ross- PR, will be getting admin rights from Michele Earnest so she can add pictures to our facebook page and look into Instagram. She reminded everyone to use the # at the bottom of any picture you submit with #FredericksburgNP or #NursePractitioner, so when people scroll or search, they will be more likely to come across our info!
Night of 1000 pies, 8/24/19 from 7-10pm. Philanthropy to go towards Empowerhouse. Consider “Dream For You”- a philanthropy project that supports an underpriviledged high school student in Spotsylvania, Louisa or Orange towards a degree in STEAM or healthcare track.
Nicole Brooks suggesting a membership newsletter. A summary to members regarding local programs and philanthropy as well as updates on legislative happenings- GREAT suggestion Nicole!
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 attestation.
Consider a July Board meeting- with attestation documents and a picture for our facebook page or the VCNP website.
The VCNP will be changing the conference venue to a new one in Norfolk.
Membership numbers have rebounded, goal is to reach up to #2020 in 2020. There is talk of extending the student fee for the first year in practice.
Legislative reception: There are 140 members up for re-election. Consider dates 9/9/19 or 9/16/19.
Treasurer report.
Philanthropy: We are sponsoring the Cancer walk, Tiffany and Linda will attend and may be provided with a water station- banner will be displayed.
Submitted 7/11/19 JPSF
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 in the future. Amy Sales of the VCNP with commonwealth PR can help with writing a local article on NPs.
We do not know if we will have a sponsor for the 5/2019 program. A program is set for June on Migraines. The nephrology group, specifically Dr Nouraldeen would like to do a CKD talk.
Cathy Duncan is wanting to have a legislative meeting again in September. Possible dates are 9/9 or 9/16.
Submitted 7/11/19 JPSF
VCNP-Shenandoah Region
February 2019 Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2019
In attendance: Erin Morris, Monica Heck, Mary Atkins, Maretta Yoder, Barbara Call, Andrea Knopp, Heather Camp, Holly Kellett, Tamie McDonald-Brower, Haley Tusing, Melody Mast, Sharon Zook, Diana Oddenino, Pamela Gipson, Donna Thacker and Victoria Krauss
NP Students in attendance: Sarah Gibson, Maria Circosta, Jae Anaza, Hannah Ferguson and Kelsey Fortin
Meeting Location: Bella Luna Restaurant. Harrisonburg, VA.
Meeting Topic: Holly Kellett NP presented a talk on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Business Meeting:
-4/18/19– Antipsychotic Medications in Dementia by Rimma Wolfe, Pharm D. Location TBD.
-9/29/19-sponsored by Sanofi Pharmaceutical. Diabetes Management. Location TBD.
-11/21/19– Speaker and location TBD.
Andrea Knopp mentioned having an independent NP present to the group regarding her personal experience. We will check with Allison Chupp NP to see if she is available and willing to discuss opening her own clinic.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectively submitted.
Maretta Yoder, Secretary
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