Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners

Thanks for your service: Carola Bruflat, Jon Cotton, Charles Hickey, Jennifer Hubbard-Davis, Jen Kiggans, John Lyons & Chip Sauls (Navy), Deena Hollingsworth, Melissa Ramsdell & Sophia Tamayo (Army) & Theresa Fallow, Colleen Leners & Mary Nichols (Army & Navy). #VCNP

“The healthcare workforce shortage is a complex problem that requires multiple solutions, including expanding the NP workforce in the commonwealth." Our president Dr. Morgan McDowell writes about the valuable role NPs play in patient care in Va. tinyurl.com/k75c3jz2 #VCNP

Shout out to Dr. Monique Farrington, Dr. Katia Hall & Dr. Alysia Pack for helping us celebrate NP Week by representing Virginia’s NPs on today’s Hampton Roads Show. tinyurl.com/3puz2wy5 #VCNP #NPsLead

Check out this special NP Week greeting from VCNP’s Board of Directors. This week, VCNP is offering a 10% discount on membership for new members and lapsed members of more than one year. Use code ‘npweeklove.’ #VCNP #NPWeek #NPsLead vcnp.net/more-about-membersh…

New member Ashli Reeves joined VCNP because she “believes in the importance of professional advocacy, mentorship & connecting with others who share a passion for advancing the NP profession.” Join her & get all the benefits of membership. vcnp.net/more-about-membersh… #VCNP #NPsLead

As of Nov. 2, there were 6,044 NPs in Virginia with autonomous practice licensure. If you have 3+ years of experience, apply now! #VCNP #NPsLead tinyurl.com/2kh25cnc

It’s Election Day! We’re excited to see more healthcare professionals on ballots across the country, including more than 140 nurses running for state legislatures, 18 nurses running for Congress (two in Virginia), 1 nurse running for Norfolk City Council and more! #NPsLead

Curious about applying for AANP Fellowship? Join VCNP member and AANP Fellow Dr. Laurie Anne Ferguson for a members-only virtual info session about the application process on Nov. 11. Just another benefit of VCNP membership! Check your member account for details. #VCNP #NPsLead

Thanks to the Free Lance-Star for featuring our Fredericksburg Region members & their collection of menstrual products & undergarments for local charities. To support their efforts, visit Fredericksburg.com or drop off donations through Nov. 17. tinyurl.com/486k5567 #VCNP

After 23 years as a nurse, new member Amanda Dean is excited to finish her studies & start the next phase of her career as a palliative care NP. Her VCNP membership provides many benefits for students including networking opportunities & access to preceptors. #VCNP #NPsLead

Check out our on-demand CE offerings from our 2026 Conference. Earn up to 6.25 contact hours and up to 1.75 Rx hours! Purchase individually, or take advantage of the VCNP discount bundle. vcnp.net/online-cme/ #VCNP #NPEducation

Thanks to the legislators, NPs & others who attended our fall legislative events. As Sen. Gale Adcock said, “Advocates who persist are quite literally writing chapters of their state’s NP history.” Help us write Virginia's next chapter. tinyurl.com/4pumyhub #VCNP #NPsLead

It’s DNP Week & we’re recognizing members like Bill Lombardi. “Having a terminal degree ensures you have the deepest breadth of career options available to you, in education, research or leadership.” His VCNP membership allows him to continue on his career path. #VCNP #NPsLead

Submissions are open for conference poster presentations at our annual conference in Roanoke in March. Share your knowledge and advance the NP profession. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 30. #VCNP #NPeducation #NPsLead tinyurl.com/3cbapypn

Congrats to the Health Wagon’s Dr. Teresa Tyson, the 2026 Rural Health Practitioner of the Year. Her colleague, Dr. Paula Hill-Collins, was honored with the same award in 2019. They’re the only recipients from the same organization in the award’s history! #VCNP #RuralHealth

Hear from Dr. Morgan McDowell on VHHA’s “Patients Come First” podcast. She shares when she discovered her interest in healthcare, how NPs help improve access to patient care, & her thoughts on coffee, chocolate & more! tinyurl.com/4xbhppw2 #VCNP #NPsLead

We love reading about NPs developing innovative programs and increasing access to care! Check out this NP who helps patients in Texas and Louisiana avoid life-altering amputations through a mobile wound care practice. tinyurl.com/yjmdub5m #WeChooseNPs #NPsLead

Congrats to one of our doctoral scholarship recipients, Yeajoo Lee. The scholarship will support her DNP education & help strengthen her ability to translate evidence into practice, improve patient-centered care & advance the NP profession in Va. #VCNP tinyurl.com/355wmzej

Congrats to VCNP doctoral scholarship recipient Lauren Young. The scholarship will support completion of her DNP degree & participation in JMU’s South Africa study abroad program to explore global healthcare systems. #VCNP #NPsLead vcnp.net/members/nurse-pract…

It’s DNP month & we’re spotlighting Dr. Shelia Talbott. “Earning my DNP strengthened my ability to translate evidence into practice, evaluate outcomes & lead change. Those skills have been valuable as my career has expanded into nursing education & academic leadership.” #VCNP