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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where in the World is VANA: Cindy Linenthal
Name, Job Title, Employer:Cindy Linenthal, DNAP, CRNAManager of Anesthesia ServicesCarilion Franklin Memorial HospitalRocky Mount, Virginia Can you share a bit about your role?I have been the Chief Certified Registered Nurse […]
2025 General Assembly Session in Review
The 2025 session of the Virginia General Assembly proved to be a pivotal moment for VANA as we worked to defend the practice of CRNAs, push back against misguided policy […]
VANA Leadership Elections – 2024
Vice President: Christopher Simons, CRNA, DNAPDistrict 1 Director: Jonathan Cotton, DHA, CRNADistrict 2 Leadership Development Committee: Jen McPherson, DNP, CRNA, CHSEDistrict 5 Director: 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 […]