BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:508@vcnp.net DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T200000 DTSTAMP:20250817T140406Z URL:https://www.vcnp.net/events/pathways-to-fellowship/ SUMMARY:Pathways to Fellowship – Informational Session with Dr. Colleen L eners DESCRIPTION:\n\n \;\n\nFellowship Pathways for Nurse Practitioners: Lea rn\, Connect\, Inspire\n\nWith Special Guest: Dr. Colleen Leners\, DNP\, F NP-BC\, FAANP\, FAAN\n\n \;\nREGISTER HERE\n \;\n\nDear VCNP Membe rs and Guests\,\n\n \;\n\nWe are excited to invite you to a special Zo om informational session hosted by VCNP and featuring our distinguished co lleague Dr. Colleen Leners\, Region 3 Director of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) and VCNP Northern Virginia member.\n\n&nb sp\;\n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025\n\nTime: 7:00pm EST\n\nLocatio n: Zoom (link provided upon registration)\n\n \;\n\nTopic: Professiona l Organization Fellowships: Why They Matter and How to Get There\n\nWhethe r you’re a student or early-career NP just beginning to explore your pro fessional path\, or a seasoned practitioner ready to pursue or support fel lowship nominations\, this session is for you. Dr. Leners will demystify t he fellowship process\, share her insights from decades of practice\, lead ership\, and service\, and explain why representation from Virginia NPs in national fellowships is more important than ever.\n\n \;\n\nWhat to E xpect:\n\n Understanding NP fellowships: FAANP\, FAAN\, and others\n Ins ights into the nomination and application process\n Why fellowships matte r for advocacy\, leadership\, and visibility\n Q&\;A and open discussi on – bring your questions and experiences!\n\n \;\n\nWe encourage al l members &\; interested NP groups* to attend – whether you’re aspi ring to be a fellow\, currently applying\, or already hold a fellowship an d can contribute to the conversation.\n\n \;\n\nLet’s elevate Virgin ia nurse practitioners in national leadership and policy arenas. Your stor y\, your service\, and your voice matter.\n\n \;\n\nWarm regards\,\n\n Dr. Alysia E. Pack\, DNP\, APRN\, FNP-C\, PMHNP-BC\n\nPresident\, Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners\n\n \;\n\n*faculty interested in a stu dent watch party please connect with amy.sales@easterassociates.com for fu rther instruction. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vcnp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ VCNP_LenersZoomInvite_Banner.png CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR