Pharmaceutical presentation on Baxfendy- an aldosterone synthase inhibitor for the treatment of HTN in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. UMW is starting a bridge program from BSN to NP. We would like to plan a ceremony for graduates of NP and DNP programs to celebrate their hard work. The nominations chair position is still open.…
Our regional meetings will now be held every other month on the second Thursday of the month. This works out to be even months for the rest of the year. The next meeting will be June 11, 2026. Brainstorming on how to bring in new members and get current members more involved. Discussion on how…
Our meeting at Orofino’s highlighted migraine treatment medication Zavzpret by Laura Xander, NP. The VCNP conference is in Reston, VA 3/19-3/22/26. Several NPs from our region are going, reach out if you want to share info/accommodations. VCNP basket ideas are welcome! Harvest basket with gardening supplies? Wellness basket with robe, slippers and lotions? Nicole will…
Meeting was at Cork and Table discussing Wegovy. Our philanthropy project “I Support Girls” lead to the collection and delivery of a large donation of feminine hygiene supplies, bras and underwear. Any NPs who are free for the photo op when we hand the donation over are welcome to meet at Ferry Farm Wellness 11/15/25…
Meeting was at Foode on Tezpire for severe asthma. Speaker was Dr Mozena of Allergy and Asthma Partners in Fredericksburg. Our philanthropy project this fall will be the ‘I Support Girls’ campaign. Feminine products, money, underwear and bras can be donated either at our November meeting or at the Ferry Farm Wellness office. Consider sending…
Dr Argento, Endocrinologist from Maryland Endocrine and Diabetes Center, Columbia MD spoke on Mounjaro- sponsored y Lilly. This was held at Orofino. October meeting will be on asthma with Dr Mozena November meeting- what do we want to do for NP week? December meeting- do we want to have a holiday gathering? A Saturday date…
The meeting was hosted by Ubrelvy and Qulipta at Orofino’s to discuss treatment for daily and episodic migraine. 8/23/25 is the Night of 1000 Pies to benefit Empowerhouse, the local domestic violence shelter. Several members are making pies and Kelly, Robin, Carrie and Tiffany plan to attend. 9 weeks left of FNP school for Carrie-…
Our treasurer Tiffany Simmons, took a job at VCU and will resign from her local position 9/2025. We will need to find a replacement for her treasurer position since she will be living and working in Richmond. Cherie will check with her employer, and finding no barrier to accepting the treasurer position, will work with…
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…
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.…
