VANA Leadership Elections – 2024
Vice President:Â Christopher Simons, CRNA, DNAPDistrict 1 Director:Â Jonathan Cotton, DHA, CRNADistrict 2 Leadership Development Committee:Â Jen McPherson, DNP, CRNA, CHSEDistrict 5 Director:Â Adrienne Wass, DNP, CRNA Derek Owens, DrAP, CRNA who has served […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
VANA Needs A PAC Chair!
Are you motivated to help advance your profession? Do you want to have an impact on the policy decisions being made by Virginia legislators? Can you spare a few hours […]
Delegate Sickles Receives Legislative Hero Award
                        VANA was proud to present Delegate […]
Mary Baldwin University Legislative Visit
Mary Baldwin University nurse anesthesiology program hosts Delegate Chris Runion and legislative staff to learn more about CRNAs In late July, the nurse anesthesiology program at the Mary Baldwin University […]
Legislator Interview: Senator Emily Jordan
The VANA Communications Committee was excited to hear from State Senator Emily Jordan. Virginia legislators are critical for accomplishing VANA’s legislative goals and it’s important that we engage in ongoing […]
Debbie Barber: Access to Care
This month, VANA spoke with Debbie Barber, CRNA from Kentucky about her experience as a CRNA for over 30 years in Kentucky, an opt-out state since 2012. Debbie was elected […]
CRNAs vs. Anesthesiologists
CRNAs and Anesthesiologists: What’s the difference? Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and anesthesiologists both play critical roles in the delivery of anesthesia. While CRNAs and anesthesiologists specialize in anesthesia care, […]