Important updates and resources

NPs from across the country including some VCNP members attended the Veterans Day ceremony with Dr. Loretta Ford.

Our Northern Virginia Region celebrated during its monthly meeting with chocolate and roses for members and by collecting donations of socks, mittens, gloves and underwear for local teen and adult shelters.

Fredericksburg’s mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw recognized NP Week with an official proclamation. Regional members ended the week with a celebration at The Estate at White Hall Vineyard.

What an NP Week celebration we had in Virginia! Many of our regions including Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Peninsula, Richmond and Tidewater had special celebrations and giveaways for members while other regions including Southside are planning holiday events to celebrate in December. We were also proud to see Dr. Loretta Ford, co-founder of the first NP program, recognized for her service as a WWII Army Corps nurse veteran during the Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

I know this is an especially busy time of year as you balance professional and personal responsibilities. I’m thankful for each of you and hope you can make time to slow down and enjoy the season.

Richmond Region NPs celebrated with a social at River City Roll. They also assembled 50 hygiene kits for Chesterfield County students.

Our Tidewater Region recognized the week during its monthly dinner meeting and with gifts for members.

Olivia MJ Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP

President, VCNP Board of Directors

vcnppresident@gmail.com

Calling December graduates

If you’re graduating from an NP or DNP program in December, let us celebrate you! Please send your name, credentials, a photo and program you’re graduating from to Alissa Poole at alissa@commonwealth-pr.com. Congratulations to all our grads!

Stipends available for NP students

ODU’s School of Nursing received a grant to support students who participate in clinics focusing on rural and underserved populations.

ODU’s School of Nursing has been awarded HRSA funding that provides stipends to cover NP education (MSN and/or DNP) for students who participate in clinics focusing on rural and underserved populations. ODU NP faculty and VCNP members, Emily Horvath, Amanda Hudgins and Tammy Speerhas, oversee NP students in these clinics, which include three free ODU Community Care Nurse-led clinics serving homeless individuals, rural Southampton County and individuals unable to get access to care. In addition, students work with teams that include other healthcare professionals and utilize telehealth to deliver care at a distance.

Working in the clinics allows students to gain an understanding of the social determinants of health that complicate care, how telehealth can break down barriers, the impact of bringing care to patients, how to collaborate with other professions, and how to evaluate and improve the practice outcomes. NP faculty and students are able to experience providing care to the full extent of their profession.

For details, contact Carolyn Rutledge at crutledg@odu.edu or Kelli Garber at kgarber@odu.edu.

Click here to read more about the program

Click here to read more about the mobile clinic

Call for award nominations coming soon

Lynchburg Region member Sylvia Denton was the recipient of VCNP’s 2023 Distinguished NP Award. Watch for details about 2024 nominations soon.

Do you know an exceptional NP or NP advocate? Watch your email for details about nominating a deserving individual for VCNP’s annual awards – Distinguished NP, Founder’s Award, Education Award, NP Advocate and Rising Star.

Click here for details

Support VCNP's PAC

Did you miss GivingTuesday? You can still make a contribution to VCNP’s PAC and support legislators who champion NP practice. Make a one-time or monthly gift for as little as $5.

Click here to donate

VDH Updates

The Virginia Department of Health recently shared information about:

Immunizations available to protect against three major respiratory illnesses
FDA advises health care providers to ensure correct Moderna vaccine dosing
CDC provides options for clinicians in response to a limited supply of Nirsevimab
VDH releases new respiratory disease vaccine dashboard and weekly activity report

Click here to read more

VCNP PAC donations

VDH info for health professionals

Autonomous Practice Application

AANP Advocacy Center

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