About Us
The APP Council at UVA Health provides a structured forum for advanced practice providers to evaluate, improve, empower, and support the role and scope of APP's at UVA. The council serves as a platform where APP voices are heard, linking access to action across health system settings and among system-wide endeavors.
Our Purpose
Shared Governance forum: How do APPs get involved and grow in their roles here?
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Advocate for professional growth
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Create a safe space for APPs to voice their thoughts and concerns
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Provide education on topics that will be beneficial for the clinical practice and professional growth
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Identify ways to promote inclusion and wellbeing
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Celebrate and highlight achievements and increase visibility
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Introduce creative ways to promote and increase visibility
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Encourage scholarly work through scientific research, evidence-based practice, and innovation
The Principles of The APP Council
Accountability: Uphold the highest regard for their profession and their practice
Professionalism: Practice with respect for the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered, collaborative care.
Leadership: Dedicated to quality improvement and professional development to help facilitate change in the healthcare environment.
Inclusion: Promote the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness within the workforce to enrich and strengthen the APP council and APP presence at large. The APP Council will promote that every individual is valued and respected.
Research: Promote collaborative research and education that is ethical, influential, confidential, and medically sound.
APP Council Executive Board Structure & Responsibilities
The work of the Advanced Practice Provider Council is guided via a President and Vice-President with oversight from the Executive Administrator of APPs. The APP President, Vice-President, and Secretary are elected annually for one-year terms. Together, the Executive Council establishes the monthly agenda and holds monthly meetings in coordination with UVA Shared Governance bylaws to inform and engage the greater APP body. Most importantly, the council identifies key APP priority areas and develops and implements action plans determined as strategic priorities identified by UVA Health at large, UVA Medical Center, University Physicians Group, and APP members across the health system.
APP Council President, Vice President, and Secretary
Zuseen Rannigan, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
APP Council President
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Scott Darrah, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG-AG
APP Council Vice President
Brenda Deller, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN
APP Council Secretary
APP Council Past President
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Committees
Our Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Committees, are comprised of Genetic Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Audiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Physician Assistants/Associates. This group of clinicians provide leadership and guidance for APPs within UVA Health’s Center For Advanced Practice, focusing on improving systems, processes, and the overall practice of APPs. Their key functions and responsibilities in their roles are centered around advocacy and representation, practice improvement, education and training, credentialing and certification, collaboration and communication, staffing and scheduling, policy development, research and evidence-based practice, and professional development.
Recognition Committee
- Dedicated to recognizing the APP workforce for contributions, value, and growth
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Susan Ketchum, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CPAN
APP Council Recognition Chair
APP Council Recognition Co-Chair
APP Council Social Media Chair
APP Council Social Media Co-Chair
Onboarding, Orientation and Education Committee
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Development of manual of onboarding resources
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Establishing local competencies in each clinical space
Advocacy Committee
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State and national legislative advocacy
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UVA has a paid lobbyist who supports this work and monitors healthcare legislation
APP Council Onboarding, Orientation, and Education Chair
Christa Sharpe, DNP, FNP-BC, CCK
APP Council Onboarding, Orientation, & Education Co-Chair
Tanya Thomas, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, OCN
APP Council Advocacy Chair
APP Council Advocacy Co-Chair
Research Committee
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Facilitates and supports QI/EBP/Research pool of resources, provides mentorship
Mentorship Committee
- Focus on building systems of support as well as fostering new professional relationships with peers
Lisa Letzkus, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC
APP Council Research Chair
APP Council Research Co-Chair
APP Council Mentorship Chair
APP Council Mentorship Co-Chair
Wellness Committee
Committee Coming Soon
Kathleen Haden, RN, MSN, ANP-C
APP Council Wellness Chair
Currently Recruiting for APP Council Wellness Co-Chair
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Co-Chair