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Hello Valued DCNP Member.
As you may know, DCNP is a member driven organization which has been in existence since 2010. Over the past 15 years, the DCNP has been actively advocating for the expansion of nurse practitioner practice and improved access to healthcare in Delaware. DCNP's advocacy was critical in obtaining full practice authority for nurse practitioners and reimbursement parity from 3rd party insurance companies for psych-mental health NPs. However, our work is not done and the DCNP needs members to participate in the organization if we are to continue supporting and expanding NP practice in Delaware. So, if you enjoy the dinners and education offerings at our monthly dinner meetings or received CEs by attending the annual pharmacy conference and would like to see these programs continue, or have ideas for new programs, please self-nominate for a position on the Board of Directors in our upcoming elections. To encourage nominations, the DCNP Board of Directors is pleased to announce the nomination period for the 2026 DCNP elections has been extended to 11:59 pm on Monday, December 22, 2025. The following positions up for the 2026 DCNP elections are the President-elect, Treasurer, Southern Chapter Coordinator and two positions on the Nominations Committee. Below, please see a description of these positions and the estimated monthly time commitment.
Reasons to become involved in your state NP organization:
- Feel more connected to your colleagues and the organization.
- Acquire a better understanding of the DCNP and its role in advancing NP practice.
- Enhance your leadership skills.
- Improve patient and system outcomes in Delaware.
If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a brief statement about why you are interested in the position to delawarenpcoalition@gmail.com or by using the Contact Us tab on the DCNP website. Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025. Candidates must be a DCNP Full NP Member for 12 months prior to the mid-March Annual Business Meeting.
Descriptions of the Positions for the 2026 Elections:
President-elect: Serves as President-elect for one year then ascends to President for one year, then serves as Past-President for one year. Candidates must be willing to accept this 3-year commitment. Performs duties as assigned by the President. Attends monthly Board of Director meetings. Estimated time commitment of 10 hours/month.
Treasurer: Accountable for the fiscal affairs of the DCNP. Serves 2-year term. Receives/accounts for dues from the DCNP website and all other funds due to the organization, deposit funds in the DCNP bank account when appropriate and pay bills pertinent to the organization. Submits annual federal and state tax forms. Attends monthly Board of Director meetings. Estimated time commitment 5 hours/month.
Southern Chapter Coordinator: Serves 2-year term. Interact with pharmaceutical representatives to schedule, coordinate and run monthly dinner meetings and collaborate with the Board of Directors on strategies to increase chapter membership. Estimated commitment of 5 hours/ month.
Nominations Committee: Serves 2-year term. Seeks candidates for elected positions on Board of Directors, prepares slate of candidates and election ballot. Estimated commitment is 5 hours/ month between November and March.
Please see the DCNP Bylaws Article V: Officers and Duties of Officers and Article VI: Nominations Committee, Nominations, and Elections for more detailed information about the roles and responsibilities of these positions. The Bylaws can be found by clicking on this Link or clicking on the “About Us” tab on the landing page of the DCNP website.
Thank you for considering this wonderful opportunity to support DCNP and Delaware NPs.
Best wishes,
Nominations Committee
Megan Williams, DNP, FNP, APRN, FAANP
Chair
Cynthia Lang-Groening DNP, APRN, ANP-BC
Denise Jones, MSN, FNP, APRN
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