Talk on Journavx/ Suzetrigine- a sodium channel blocker for treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in adults. It selectively works on peripheral nerve receptors, binds to NAV 1.8 and keeps sodium channel closed to disrupt the action potential.

Kelly Rollins has accepted the Educational Chair position.

Hishani Perera requests a separate reply confirmation to her VCNP meeting emails so she can confirm who will attend, separate from the pharmaceutical host of the meeting.

Ashley Cremisio, Legislative Chair and NP owner of Ferry Farm Health and Wellness met with Joshua Cole, Delegate, at her practice to encourage him to support NPs and full reimbursement for care. Her practice will be hosting a legislative meeting 6/19/25 at lunchtime- all are welcome. Ashley is inviting legislators to discuss HB for 100% reimbursement for NPs. Delegate Josh Cole and Delegate Scott will be attending. Ashley is also planning a fall meet and greet with our legislators.

Tiffany Simons, treasurer gave treasurer’s report.

8/23/25 will be the Night of 1000 Pies at the Old Silk Mill. All proceeds go to Empowerhouse to support victims of abuse and domestic violence. They are looking for personal bakers to bake sweet and savory pies! Timmye Ross proposed a motion to donate to Night of 1000 pies and Hishani seconded it.

Empowerhouse has needs for the residents there. Nicole Brooks will post a wish list on the VCNP Fredericksburg Facebook page. Please bring your donations to the July or August meeting.

Mary Washington Surgical Group is looking for APPs, especially for the breast surgery program. Mary Washington Hospital group is also looking for NPs to see urology and surgery postops and to provide consults.

Submitted 6/12/25 JPSF

Monthly meeting was held at Brocks and sponsored by Sandoz to discuss Biosimilar science and pharmaceuticals. These are therapeutic protein products similar to it’s reference biologic product with similar structure, function, pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety.

To increase attendance at the local meetings, support our local NPs and generate interest in our state VCNP, several ideas were discussed. Hishani brought up the fact that Mary Washington Hospital has it’s own radio channel. Mary Washington radio will discuss the NP role and diverse NP specialties as we lead up to NP week. There are so many NPs locally with different specialties and abilities, more awareness regarding these important roles is crucial to support our NPs and make other healthcare providers and the public aware of all NPs do. Eastern Associates also discussed mentoring a new NP and help them navigate the legislative process in order to get more NPs involved in and aware of the governing of NPS. Our state VCNP board discussed providing a “VCNP 101” talk, which would inform NPs about all the VCNP does for them as their representatives in the legislature and encourage them to get involved in their local chapters. Business and press releases were discussed to share achievements and increase visibility.

Goals for next year are to increase attendance at our meetings. Hishani urged everyone to bring someone with them to the next meeting. We discussed changing the meeting nights, or holding additional gatherings- either a happy hour one evening after work, or a coffee gathering on a Saturday morning. We discussed having a health “fair”, maybe providing screenings for hypertension or diabetes, providing education, food samples/recipes for a healthy dish using an unusual vegetable. We discussed hosting this “fair” at the food bank, or the Rappahannock Educational Farm.

Our next meeting will be 6/12/25 place TBD.

Submitted 5/10/25 JPSF

Dr Elias of Virginia Interventional Vascular Associates spoke on embolization to treat hemorrhoids, uterine fibroids, prostate enlargement. They do vascular ultrasounds, treat varicose veins, spider veins, restless leg, PAD and provide dialysis access care.

Our president is now Hishani Perera, we thank Rachel Farrar for the past 2 years plus of guidance as our president. She is now our past president and the position of president elect is now open. This post will need to be filled in 2 years.

Hishani retires from her position on the conference planning committee. Kelly Rollins is considering taking her place on the committee.

Next meeting 5/2025 will be on non-opioid pain management. Time, date and location TBD. A vote was taken on preferred time, and 6pm was the majority.

Submitted 4/15/25 JPSF

PR report- Gear store is open. Go to the VCNP website to access NP wear.

Requesting volunteers to get together a basket for the VCNP conference this year.

Government relations- Lobby day was a success with 5 participants from our local area in attendance. Still working on pay parity with midwives now, and an anti violence bill.

Submitted 3/4/25 JPSF

Talk sponsored by Axsome on medication Auvelity (Dextromethorphan and Bupropion) ER tabs 45mg/105mg for fast symptom relief of major depressive disorder in adults. Isabelle Creed can be reached at icreed@axome.com or 929-884-2882 or axsome.com.

Legislative reception is coming together for 9/16/24 at the Moss Free Clinic. Contact Ashley if you want to help with planning, setting up or cleaning up at the end.

Hishani needs to step down as Conference Planning officer from our region as she assumes the role of regional president next year. Anyone interested can let her know and hear more about the role.

Submitted 8/17/24 JPSF

Dr Ashte Collins, nephrologist and Associate Professor of GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences presented a comprehensive talk on CKD and it’s link with CAD, CHF, and early mortality. Farxiga and Lokelma from Astra Zeneca were presented with time for discussion and questions.

There was a state board meeting. The focus this year is on increasing membership, becoming more financially stable as an organization and NP student engagement. Our local NP student Sophia was selected as our Student Ambassador to the VCNP.

7/18/24 is our next meeting- location TBD

Our next philanthropy suggestion was to support the Night of 1,000 pies again which benefits Empowerhouse, a local shelter and advocacy center for women and children who are domestic violence victims. This year it will be at the Silkmill downtown! Volunteer pie makers are needed. tiffany suggested a $600.00 donation- Flower Power level which also gives us 4 tickets. It is $125.00 for a single ticket. Timmye approved the motion and Kelly seconded.

On 5/9/24 at Six Bears and a Goat, Michele Trampe, founder and executive director of the Central Virginia Justice Initiative gave a talk on the Signs of Human Trafficking. She also encouraged us to get more involved in political leadership through the website: Healing Politics.org. A $150.00 honorarium for the speaker towards her organization was suggested, Tiffany seconded.

PR- Nicole stated this is the 50th anniversary of the VCNP. We should have a celebration of sorts to gather and celebrate all of the accomplishments of our members over the years and the VCNP in Virginia!

Legislative conference in September was suggested. Local legislators will need to be contacted. Rachel will reach out to Ashley to see if she can organize this and to discuss what aspects of the planning and implementing of the event that other people can help her handle.

Submitted 6/14/24 JPSF