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

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 in videos of why you love being an NP and what being an NP means to you. Record your thoughts and share on the VCNP Facebook page and or the MWHC video link Hishani sent out in an email in October.

Considering the holiday gathering at a local spot with wine and beer, light food and casual atmosphere.

Submitted 10/27/25 JPSF

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 was proposed.

Consider a legislative gathering this year, maybe in January?

There is an NP incentive program to entice NPs to be preceptors by paying them to take students. Found on the Va Board of Nursing website.

Submitted 9/14/25 JPSF