RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Most Virginia nurse practitioners could gain the autonomy to practice without a physician's oversight if Gov. Ralph Northam signs a bill the General Assembly passed with near-unanimous support.The measure would allow most types of nurse practitioners with five years of full-time clinical experience to earn approval to practice without maintaining a contract with a physician who oversees them. Northam, who must act by April 9, is evaluating the bill, according to his office.Nurse practitioners have specialized training to write prescriptions, make diagnoses and perform other tasks that go beyond traditional nursing duties. Virginia is currently among 12 states, mainly in the South, with the most restrictive supervision requirements for nurse practitioners, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners."Nurse practitioners do not want to be MDs, but they do want to practice to their full scope of training. They have been providing competent, safe … [Read more...] about Gov. Northam evaluating a bill that would give Virginia nurse practitioners more autonomy
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A Virginia retailer built a $33 million business on Amazon and pickleball
Little Alexandria-based Amify is the 21st-century version of the thousands of enterprises that thrived around the railroads 150 years ago. Meatpackers, farmers and mail-order retailer Montgomery Ward are just a few examples of businesses that reached customers through the railroads.Instead of railroads, Amify has latched onto retail supertanker Amazon.com, which has redefined how people today buy just about everything.Amazon.com (founded and chaired by Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos) just last month became the second-most-valuable company in the world, behind Apple.Amify is one of about 3 million “third-party sellers” that use the Amazon.com platform to sell their products, paying a 15 percent commission to Amazon in return. Ethan McAfee, 41, Amify’s founder and sole owner, wants to capitalize on Amazon’s growing dominance and seize what he believes is a rare opportunity.“We think there is a land rush going on,” McAfee said. “We have all … [Read more...] about A Virginia retailer built a $33 million business on Amazon and pickleball
Virginia Society of Association Executives seminar series
Virginia Society of Association Executives seminar series, breakfast from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. followed by a networking reception and seminar at 10 a.m., Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown, 555 E. Canal St. Content leader: Sheri Singer, president, Singer Communications. Breakfast topic: “No Need to Panic: Managing a Crisis Effectively.” Seminar topic: “Packing a Punch with Your Communications, PR and Marketing Campaigns.” Register: $90 for nonmembers for the seminar if done by April 3. On-site registration is available and subject to higher fees. Details: (804) 747-4971. Register: vsae.org. … [Read more...] about Virginia Society of Association Executives seminar series
The Latest: China-US tariff row: Virginia farmers will hurt
0 View Gallery View Comments BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the escalating trade dispute between China and the United States (all times local): 2:40 p.m. A spokeswoman for the agricultural department of Virginia says the state would suffer if China follows through on new tariffs for U.S. imports. Elaine Lidholm said Wednesday that China is the state's largest export market for agricultural goods, and farming is its biggest private industry. So new tariffs could jeopardize businesses dealing in Virginia soybeans, pork, apples and wine. China hasn't set a date for new tariffs it said it might impose on more than 100 American products in response to President Trump's plans for new tariffs on Chinese goods. It says the plan depends on when the U.S. imposes its tariffs. And there's still time for the countries to negotiate a deal. ___ 2:00 p.m. China's threat to raise tariffs on U.S. goods could be a disaster for American soybean farmers but a boon to their Brazilian and … [Read more...] about The Latest: China-US tariff row: Virginia farmers will hurt
Step Aboard The Navy’s $2.4 Billion Virginia-Class Nuclear Submarine
Photo: Christina Shaw / US Navy The USS Virginia-class submarines are the United State’s newest and most advanced submarine.The first Virginia slipped beneath the waves just eight years ago and only nine vessels have been completed. They take more than five years to build and run about $2.4 billion apiece. Here, we look at the Virginia class of submarines from stern to bow, finding out what makes these ships unique. We’ll start in the engine room, move our way over the reactor, through the barracks to the command centre and down into the torpedo room. The Virginia-class submarine is a new breed of high-tech post-Cold War nuclear subs The submarines are nearly 400 feet long and have been in service since 2003 The ships were designed to function well in both deep sea and low-depth waters So far, nine have entered service — here is Cheryl McGuiness, the widow of one of the pilots killed on 9/11, christening the USS New Hampshire Here … [Read more...] about Step Aboard The Navy’s $2.4 Billion Virginia-Class Nuclear Submarine