Stop HB 1647 — CAAs are bad medicine for Virginia
Urgent action is needed in the General Assembly now! Please contact the House Health and Human Services Committee today and tell them to oppose HB 1647, which allows CAAs to practice in Virginia. This legislation is expected to come before the committee in the coming days. In short, HB 1647 licenses CAAs and is [...]
Stop SB 882 — CAAs are bad medicine for Virginia
Urgent action in the General Assembly is needed now! Please contact the Senate Health Professions Subcommittee today and tell them to oppose SB 882 , which allows CAAs to practice in Virginia. This legislation is expected to come before the subcommittee on Friday, January 17, at 8:30 AM. In short, SB 882 licenses [...]
VANA responds to Joint Commission on Health Care vote on the future of the Anesthesia Workforce in Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2024 CONTACT: Adam Bitely 202.689.9266 [email protected] VANA responds to Joint Commission on Health Care vote on the future of the Anesthesia Workforce in Virginia RICHMOND, VA. – The following statement was issued today by Derek Owens, DrAP, CRNA, president of the Virginia Association [...]
VANA praises the release of the Joint Commission on Health Care’s report: Strategies to Strengthen the Anesthesia Workforce in Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2024 CONTACT: Adam Bitely 202.689.9266 [email protected] VANA praises the release of the Joint Commission on Health Care’s report: Strategies to Strengthen the Anesthesia Workforce in Virginia RICHMOND, VA. – The following statement was issued today by Derek Owens, DrAP, CRNA, president of the Virginia Association [...]
Rural Health Day A Reminder of the Essential Work of CRNAs in Rural Communities
Note: This letter was published in The Virginian-Pilot. By Jessica Ray, DNP, CRNA During November, when our nation honors the community-minded focus of healthcare in rural America, the Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists recognizes the unique healthcare challenges that rural communities face and applauds the work of healthcare workers, including [...]
Our Nation’s Veterans Deserve Better and Greater Access to Healthcare in Virginia
Our Nation’s Veterans Deserve Better and Greater Access to Healthcare in Virginia By Bridget Wolfe, CRNA The more than 600,000 veterans living here in Virginia deserve the best, most timely healthcare through the Veterans Administration (VA)—without long waits and red tape. As a board member of the Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists, [...]
VANA Leadership Elections – 2024
Vice President: Christopher Simons, CRNA, DNAP District 1 Director: Jonathan Cotton, DHA, CRNA District 2 Leadership Development Committee: Jen McPherson, DNP, CRNA, CHSE District 5 Director: Adrienne Wass, DNP, CRNA Derek Owens, DrAP, CRNA who has served as President-Elect for the 2023-2024 term, assumed the role of President effective October 1, 2024, at which [...]
VANA Members Recognized as Fellows of the AANA
Fellows of the AANA are recognized in their field for being outstanding practitioners, educators, researchers and advocates. CRNAs and nurse anesthesiologists who are active or emeritus members of the AANA may earn the Fellow of the AANA (FAANA) designation. This major career achievement indicates a commitment to excellence in the [...]
VANA By The Numbers – Fall 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended VANA’s Annual Fall Conference on October 12th and 13th in Virginia Beach! Here are a few quick stats on this year’s meeting: 191 people attended this year’s Annual Fall Conference, including 101 SRNAs! There were 95 first-time participants at the 2024 Annual Fall Conference! [...]
Leading with Leadership: A Conversation with Debra Diaz, CRNA, DNP, APRN, FAANA, AANA Region 2 Director
This month, VANA spoke with Debra Diaz, CRNA, DNP, APRN, FAANA, and an AANA Region 2 Director about her leadership journey, the importance of leadership skills and continuous learning, as well as advocacy within practice. As a CRNA since 1994, as well as a proud member of the Navy, I’ve [...]