VCNP Lynchburg received a regional proclamation for NP Week 2021. Click below for a picture of regional members and leadership displaying their proclamation, for which they received a standing ovation at the City of Lynchburg Council meeting after the announcement by Mayor Dolan. Pictured are (L to R) Allison Helgeson, Morgan McDowell, Sybil Bradley-Dallas, Yvette…
VCNP President, Becky Compton, and VCNP President Elect, Olivia Newby have a message for all NPs!
VCNP President Elect and Tidewater Region Immediate Past President, Olivia Newby, provided an op-ed piece in the The Virginian-Pilot titled, “Help nurse practitioners continue their essential work” published November 7, 2021.
VCNP Leadership is excited to share the goals that came out of the annual strategic plan process for the 2021-2022 year. Executive Summary On June 19, 2021, the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP), the statewide professional organization for all nurse practitioners licensed in Virginia, conducted its annual leadership retreat. More than 35 board members,…
VCNP members vote November 1 – 15 in the State Executive Committee Election for our 2022 – 2024 Board leadership. Click the link before for instructions on how to vote!
VCNP Nominations for State LeadershipVCNP Awards Committee Chair,Kristen Johnson, MSN, RN, AG-ACNP-BC VCNP Nominations & Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the 2022-2024 term for the following state positions: President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. Are you interested in becoming part of the VCNP state leadership, or know someone who is? Complete a Nomination Form and email…
Governor Northam will not renew the COVID state of emergency when it expires on June 30. This means that Virginia’s NPs will need a practice agreement or autonomous practice licensure beginning July 1. Thanks to the success of House Bill 1737, NPs with at least two years of clinical experience are eligible to apply for…
NPs with 2+ years experience – Apply for autonomous practice or re-enter a practice agreement by July 1 Beginning July 1, NPs with at least two years of clinical experience are eligible to apply for autonomous practice licensure, thanks to the success of House Bill 1737. Assuming the state of emergency ends on June 30…
Are you interested in becoming more involved in Piedmont VCNP? We need new members on our team for several leadership positions and always love hearing new ideas! Join us for the VCNP Piedmont Region Monthly Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, June 2. These meetings are open to all regional members and held on the first Tuesday…
We did it! Yesterday Governor Northam signed HB 1737, which will be effective July 1, 2021. In the meantime, NPs with two or more years of clinical experience can continue practicing autonomously under EO 57 during Virginia’s COVID-19 state of emergency. Thanks to everyone who supported our efforts, and congratulations!
