It’s the season of giving, and I hope you’ll consider registering for our 2023 conference as a gift to yourself. Education Chair Helen Willis, ACNP, Lead Nurse Planner Kristen Johnson, MSN, RN, AG-ACNP-BC, and the entire conference committee have outdone themselves with an incredible line up of speakers and programs for our annual gathering in Roanoke from March 22-25.
 
From informative pre-conference workshops and specialty program tracts to exciting local and national speakers including Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick” and “Raising Lazarus,” and Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020, there will be lots of opportunities to build your professional network and catch up with colleagues from across Virginia. I hope to see you there!
 
Best wishes for a safe, happy and healthy holiday season!
Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP
President, VCNP Board of Directors
Early bird registration and hotel reservations
Conference registration is open so take advantage of the early bird rate, and register before Jan. 15. Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations before the room block sells out.
Making our mark

VCNP president-elect Alysia Pack discussed the evolution of the NP role on a podcast entitled, “Nurse Practitioner Regulations and Practice Issues: Pandemic to Future Considerations - Part 1 – Understanding Changing Legislation.”
Sign up for VCNP Lobby Days

To ensure that NPs are visible at the State Capitol, we’ll be hosting Lobby Days January 16-27. Whether you can join us for a few hours or multiple days, please mark your calendar and sign up today.
Autonomous practice license update
As of Dec. 2, there were 2,773 NPs in Virginia with autonomous practice licenses. We’re continuing to advocate for full practice authority for Virginia’s NPs, but if you have five or more years of clinical experience, apply now!
Nominations open for NP awards
Do you know an exceptional NP or NP advocate? Nominations are due by Jan. 30 for VCNP’s annual awards – Distinguished NP, Founder’s Award, Education Award, NP Advocate and Rising Star.
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