Meeting at V Chophouse discussing Vraylar for anxiety, depression, bipolar and psychosis.

Treasurer report- Cherie Wright- our region has donated to Empowerhouse as our philanthropy project for the fall. 8/29/26 6:30-10pm is The Night of 1000 Pies at the Silkmill. Our VCNP region has sponsored the Flowerpower level which gives us 4 complimentary tickets. Please sign up to setup, serve, cleanup, make pies, or just donate to support this cause which assists women and children escape domestic violence.

Our 4 vacant officer seats are Legislative, Membership, President Elect and Awards and Nominations.

Legislative officer supports bills and other legislation being considered at the local government level, supports the political action committee, meets virtually every month, organizes meet and greets with politicians in Virginia, keeps abreast of bills in session, and attends lobby day in January in Richmond.

Justin Wilson nominated himself, Ashley Cremisio seconded.

Membership officer attends state meetings virtually once per month, discusses and implements ways to bring on new NP members and increase membership, and welcomes new members.

Carrie Shaffer nominated herself, Hishani Perrera seconded.

President Elect position is still open.

Awards and Nominations officer recognizes NPs and announces awards for work and service.

Rachel Butler has nominated herself, Piper Foresman seconded.

The FNP program is starting up at University of Mary Washington.

Consider more public engagement as our Fredericksburg VCNP group.

October has a Walk for Breast Cancer- the Power of Pink 10/10/26.

November there is a walk for Alzheimers at the Fred Nats stadium 11/14/26.

Submitted 8/15/26 JPSF

The Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below with updates on measles, ebola preparedness, and travel-associated illnesses.

This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.

The Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below with updates on Cyclosporiasis in Virginia.

This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.

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.

Discussion regarding a survey that went out to ask about what factors would increase engagement with local NPs who are not participating with the group, on the private Facebook group or the meetings.

President elect position is still open.

PAC was discussed as well as ideas to increase donations. Consider $1 pitch in at local meetings, bringing a square so people can donate at meetings using a credit card.

Submitted 6/29/26 JPSF

The Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below with updates on measles, ebola preparedness, and travel-associated illnesses.

This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.

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 to be more visible to the community. Consider sending out personalized emails to all members asking what they are looking for from their VCNP chapter to hear what changes may engage members more. Consider sending out VCNP info to colleges letting nursing degree students know about the VCNP resources they have available to them. (This is already being done by the VCNP? but many members said they heard nothing about membership with their local VCNP going through their grad NP degree) Consider a social gathering at a new place…

Submitted 4/19/26

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 send out an email to compile things and put it together for the conference.

Our Fredericksburg meetings will now be every other month. Please forward any new speakers and ideas to Hishani.

Ashley Cremisio, gov relations chair was planning to attend the Legislative Day in Richmond VA. if you are interested in going, contact her. Monica and Ashley own Ferry Farm Health and Wellness. They are looking for help as Sophia moved to the VA.

Community Partners presented our VCNP region with a plaque for our support and donation to “I Support Girls”.

Consider donating to Community Threads, on William Street- a free clothing store. Same idea as the Fredericksburg Closet.

Next meeting will be April.

Submitted 2/22/26 JPSF