April | 2018 | Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners

HB 793 passed in the General Assembly and was signed by Governor Northam! The next steps involve the Department of Health Professions (including the Boards of Nursing and Medicine) promulgating the regulations for how this bill will be implemented. As this process unfolds, you may have questions about what this bill might mean for you and your practice. Let us know your questions!

VCNP has created hotline is for the use of the members of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, the professional organization representing NPs in Virginia. If you are not currently a member, we sincerely hope you will join us! Sign up today at https://www.vcnp.net/membership-application-and-renewal/ and stay informed about what is happening for NPs in Virginia!

If you are a member, please log in and look for the “Questions about HB 793” link in the “Advocacy” section.

We are delighted to announce that Governor Northam signed HB 793 yesterday evening, without any additional amendments!

THANK YOU to everyone who has dedicated themselves to advocating for the legislation by sending letters, placing phone calls, and being present at subcommittee hearings and other legislative events. Countless hours from VCNP leadership and membership – as well as the tenacious efforts of our patron, lobbyist, lawyer, and PR firm – have led to this spectacular moment!

Please take a moment to write and thank Governor Northam, as well as our bill patron Del. Roxann Robinson! We have created a VoterVoice thank you letter for the Governor Northam and have linked to Del. Robinson’s email, below. We will announce next steps for the legislation soon.

Click here to thank Governor Northam
Click here to thank Del. Roxann Robinson

Virginia Council of
NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Partners for a Healthier Tomorrow

Monthly Archives: April 2018

Questions about HB 793?

Gov. Northam Has Signed HB 793

Events and Conferences