VCU Nurse Anesthesia - College of Health Professions

09/02/2026

Richmond, VA was recently ranked No. 2 in 's 2026 Cities on the Rise - The 25 Emerging Cities for Jobs and Career Growth. That means unprecedented opportunities for success during and after college. 😉

🔗 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4beukS7

08/21/2026

📍 We're at the AANA Congress in !

Stop by Booth #709 and discover where your next CE experience could take you. Learn more about upcoming programs at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and Alaska.

We're also excited to welcome VCU Nurse Anesthesia alumni and friends of the department to a free food, golf, and networking event on Saturday. Visit Booth #709 for details.

Aspiring CRNAs: Ask us about our Connections Program at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort in June 2027.
We look forward to seeing you in Boston!

08/18/2026

✈️ Weekend CE for CRNAs in Alaska | August 28-30, 2026

Presented in partnership with the Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AKANA), this Anchorage conference features clinically-relevant lectures, hands-on workshops in Gastric Ultrasound and Difficult Airway Assessment, and VCU DNAP doctoral research dissemination.

Attend in person or via livestream.

Whether you practice in a busy urban hospital, a remote rural clinic, or anywhere in between, this conference brings together CRNAs from Alaska and the Lower 48 for an energizing opportunity to grow your expertise, share experiences, and build lasting professional connections.

Special thanks to for providing the latest ultrasound equipment to support our hands-on ultrasound workshops.

⏰ Registration is closing soon!
🔗 https://nafa.vcu.edu/ce/alaska2026/

The Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AKANA) and Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates (NAFA VCU) invite you to Anchorage, Alaska, for our inaugural Biennial Nurse Anesthesiology Conference.

08/18/2026

08/13/2026

VCU Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 Best Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report, ranking No. 1 in Virginia.

"VCU Health is where world-class discovery meets life-saving care. As a teaching and research-based health system, our mission is to combine innovation, impactful discovery, and solutions that save and transform human lives,” said Michael Rao, Ph.D., president of VCU. “This ranking reflects our ability to deliver the highest levels of tertiary and quaternary care to the commonwealth, driven by dedicated teams who turn emerging and timely research into healing every day. We remain committed to ensuring that every Virginian has access to the very best healthcare in the world."

The publication also ranked VCU Medical Center No. 1 in the Richmond metro area for the 16th consecutive year, underscoring the consistency, dedication and unwavering compassion demonstrated each day by VCU Health team members.

Read more: https://news.vcu.edu/article/us-news-and-world-report-names-vcu-medical-center-no-1-hospital-in-virginia

08/13/2026

07/16/2026

🔥 Don't Miss July 29: Hands-On Regional Anesthesia Workshop + Lecture Series in VA Beach - Earn 8 CE

A special thank you to our workshop partner for supporting this hands-on educational experience and providing participants access to the latest ultrasound technology.

Join us on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the NAFA Virginia Beach CE Conference for a full day dedicated to Regional Anesthesia and Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks.

Whether you're looking to build foundational skills or refine your ultrasound-guided techniques, this focused educational experience combines expert-led learning with practical application.

✅ Learn current approaches to upper extremity, lower extremity, and truncal blocks
✅ Enhance ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation skills
✅ Scan live models and identify key sonoanatomy landmarks
✅ Practice needle visualization techniques in a supportive learning environment
✅ Gain hands-on experience using the latest ultrasound systems from
✅ Learn alongside experienced faculty in a low participant-to-instructor ratio setting

📣 Small group, big impact! Only a few spots remain, and our low facilitator-to-participant ratio ensures a personalized learning experience with plenty of opportunities for individual guidance and hands-on practice.

Wednesday-Only Registration Package – $825

✔ Regional Anesthesia Lecture Series
✔ Hands-On Ultrasound Nerve Block Workshop
✔ Breakfast and Lunch Included

📍 Embassy Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort at the Cavalier Resort
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Spend a day sharpening skills that can immediately enhance your regional anesthesia practice—and leave with greater confidence in ultrasound-guided regional techniques.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://nafa.vcu.edu/ce/vabeach2026/

Trusted for nearly 50 years, NAFA VCU is a cornerstone of one of the top nurse anesthesia programs in the nation—dedicated to advancing excellence in nurse anesthesiology education and practice.

07/12/2026

🚨 Nearly sold out! Secure your spot now and enjoy the benefits of a small-group experience with plenty of one-on-one access to facilitators.

☀️ Regional Anesthesia Spotlight – July 29 in Virginia Beach ☀️
Looking to build confidence in regional anesthesia and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks? Join us on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the Virginia Beach CE Conference for a full day dedicated to regional anesthesia education and hands-on skill development.

🔎 Regional Anesthesia Lecture Series
Explore practical, evidence-informed approaches to:
✅ Upper extremity regional anesthesia
✅ Lower extremity nerve blocks
✅ Modern truncal block techniques
✅ Ultrasound-guided decision making and clinical applications

🖐️ Hands-On Ultrasound Nerve Block Workshop
Take your learning beyond the classroom:
✅ Scan live models and identify key sonoanatomy
✅ Practice needle visualization and ultrasound techniques
✅ Learn upper, lower, and truncal block approaches
✅ Benefit from a low faculty-to-participant ratio

Choose the experience that fits your goals
Earn up to 27 MAC Ed Credits:

⭐ Wednesday Lecture + Ultrasound Nerve Block Workshop – $825 - Includes breakfast and lunch
✅Whether you're looking to refine existing skills or expand your regional anesthesia practice, this focused educational experience combines expert instruction with immediate hands-on application.

⭐ Full Conference + Workshop Premium Package – $1,350
Four days of diverse CE content plus the hands-on workshop experience - includes daily breakfast & Wednesday Lunch-and-Learn

📅 July 27-30, 2026
📍 Cavalier Resort | Embassy Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort

🌊 Earn CE. Grow your skills. Enjoy one last summer conference at our Virginia Beach oceanfront location.

🔗 Learn More & Register: https://nafa.vcu.edu/ce/vabeach2026/