Our members have enjoyed meeting with Virginia’s legislators and candidates this fall to share information about NPs and NP practice in the Commonwealth. Thank you for your support of Virginia’s nurse practitioners! #VCNP #NPAdvocacy #WeChooseNPs

Happy Halloween! Keep your patients safe by sharing these costume and outdoor tips from Safe Kids Worldwide. Tip sheets are available in English and Spanish. safekids.org/halloween #Halloween

VCNP’s Swag Shop is open! Get ready for NP Week (and get a jump start on your holiday shopping) with our custom shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more. We can’t wait to see you decked out in VCNP gear! #VCNP #WeChooseNPs bonfire.com/store/vcnp/

As we prepare to celebrate NP Week, check out these trailblazing nurses who have changed history. From a DNP who trained in disaster medicine to a Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, get to know these names! #NursesChangeLives tinyurl.com/yzzz7jyf

As of Nov. 3, there were 4,472 NPs in Va. with autonomous practice licensure. Autonomy makes it easier for NPs like Southwest Region member Ramona Boyd to volunteer in their communities. If you have 3+ years of experience, apply now! bit.ly/43cC2YU #WeChooseNPs

Don’t miss your chance to share your professional expertise with colleagues at our 2026 conference in Reston! Submissions for conference poster presentations are due Nov. 21. #VCNP #NPeducation bit.ly/4nZyoKb

With Veteran’s Day around the corner, check out this story about Northern Virginia Region member Colleen Leners and her journey from trauma nurse in Iraq to veterans advocate to AANP Region 3 director. #VCNP #WeChooseNPs bit.ly/3Jkdsyq

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 bit.ly/471BsiX

“WHEREAS NPs work to expand access to care for Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens, reduce health care disparities and treat both physical and mental health conditions; therefore, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize Nov. 9-15, 2025 as NP Week in Virginia.” #NPWeek Governor Glenn Youngkin

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

Being an NP gives me the platform to take my nursing knowledge and combine it with the advanced skill set to bring total care to patients. I love being able to have these relationships with patients and feel a sense of pride in their successes.” – Lori Conyers, DNP, FNP-C #VCNP

For Tidewater Region member and Army Veteran Trish Parker, pursuing her DNP allowed her to “carrying my Army service and nursing experience into a role where I could lead change in mental health.” #VCNP #WeChooseNPs

Check out this opinion piece from VCNP president Alysia Pack. Read how her personal experiences in Isle of Wright County reinforce the value of NPs in improving rural health care access in Virginia. #VCNP #NPWeek #WeChooseNPs bit.ly/47ZSjBN

ICYMI…we had an amazing #NPWeek in Virginia! From community projects and CE events to member socials and public recognitions, we celebrated across the Commonwealth! #ThankYouNPs #VCNP

Are you using AI at work? Learn more about where AI can make the biggest impact for nurses. Share how you’re integrating AI into your work day by commenting here. #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare bit.ly/3WjcUfb

Calling all primary care practice owners! Scholarships are available to attend our annual conference in Reston in March. VCNP member owners can apply by Jan. 5 to expand your professional knowledge and connections. #VCNP #NPeducation #NPbusiness bit.ly/3KblgTy

Did you know VCNP has membership categories for students and retired NPs? Learn why Richmond Region member Bill Sachau renewed his membership even after retirement. Spoiler alert: his autonomous practice licensure plays an important part. #VCNP #WeChooseNPs

Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services can help patients learn how to better self-manage their diabetes. Learn more with the CDC’s new, free diabetes resource for NPs. #NPsLead #DSMES bit.ly/47cA9hn

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re so grateful for our members and the incredible work you do every day. Enjoy a safe, happy and healthy holiday! What are you thankful for this year? #VCNP #WeChooseNPs

Check this out! This UVA Health NP is part of a children’s health study focused on desensitizing children with peanut allergies to tolerate small amounts of peanut protein. #WeChooseNPs bit.ly/3L5UlbQ