VANA Election Update
Be sure to vote this summer in VANA’s 2025 leadership elections! Ballots will open on August 4th and will close Wednesday, September 3rd. If you’re interested in helping VANA impact our profession and create positive change, please consider running for an open or unfilled position. For more information, reach out [...]
Congratulations, Graduates!
VANA is excited to celebrate our 2025 cohort of CRNA graduates from universities around the Commonwealth. From Old Dominion, 2025 will see 21 program graduates with a 100% NCE pass rate and a 100% employment rate! 71% of our graduates plan to stay in Virginia after they graduate to continue [...]
According to Randy Moore the Data Doesn’t Lie: CRNAs Are Here to Stay
As CRNAs, we’re deeply familiar with how exhausting it can be to regularly hear alarm bells around the “anesthesia shortage crisis” and anesthesia staffing. In his latest piece, “The Anesthesia Shortage Apocalypse Is Overhyped,” Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, breaks down how a future grounded in data is refreshing and [...]
Understanding VANA’s Department of Justice Letter and the Competitive Impacts of CRNA Supervision Mandates
On May 27, 2025, a formal letter was submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force on behalf of the Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists by our legislative team. This letter makes a compelling case that Virginia’s outdated requirement that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) be supervised [...]
VANA Welcomes New Government Relations Team to Strengthen Advocacy
We’re excited to announce a major step forward in VANA’s mission to advocate for Virginia’s CRNAs: the formation of a new, expanded government relations team. Joining forces with Brian Moran of Moran Strategies, we’re proud to welcome Gentry Locke Consulting, led by Patrice Lewis and Greg Habeeb, to help drive [...]
CRNA Spotlight: Katy Dean, MSNA, CRNA
This month, VANA spoke with Katy Dean, a CRNA practicing here in the Commonwealth. She’s worked in government contracting and locum tenens positions, as well as holding the position of Chief CRNA at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Katy currently works at Hampton Road Ambulatory Surgery Center, a CRNA only [...]
March Madness 2025
Thank You to Our March Madness Student Takeover Teams from MBU, ODU and VCU! VANA wishes to extend a special thank you to the incredible nurse anesthesia students from Mary Baldwin University (MBU), Old Dominion University (ODU), and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) who participated in our annual March Madness social [...]
Bylaws – Hospitals and Medical Centers
Understanding the bylaws at your hospital or medical center is essential for anyone working within the healthcare system, especially advanced practice providers like SRNAs (Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists) and CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists). Bylaws explain how decisions are made, what’s expected of medical staff, how problems are handled, and [...]
VANA 2025 Student Ambassadors
VANA’s Student Ambassador Program is in full swing this semester! You might have seen content online from our 2025 cohort of SRNAs, who are sharing their experiences as they attend events, go to class, and learn about what it takes to be a CRNA in Virginia. If you see one [...]
Support the Future of Your Practice: Donate to the CRNA-PAC
Every day, the Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (VANA) advocates to protect your ability to practice to the fullest extent of your education and training. But we can't do it without your help—and that includes your financial support of the CRNA-PAC, the political action committee that gives Certified Registered Nurse [...]