Gary Hahn – My journey as a CRNA
As a life-long (and recently retired!) CRNA, I’ve found myself reflecting on my journey — how I decided to become a CRNA, what kept me involved in Virginia nursing, and […]
Column: A simple change can improve health care
Note: This column originally published in the Richmond-Times Dispatch on Jan. 21, 2023. By Meredith Joyner Virginians in every corner of the commonwealth risk having surgery – even emergency surgery […]
Message From VANA President Adrienne Hartgerink, DNP, CRNA
By Adrienne Hartgerink, VANA President Greetings Virginia CRNAs and SRNAs. I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer. It is hard to believe this will be my last message to you […]
Tell your CRNA story…
By Jean Snyder, VANA Communications Committee Chair Let’s play a game. Answer each question based on your past or present experience. Each yes scores you one point. Are you […]
Meet Nicole McAllister, VANA’s new Association Manager
Nicole McAllister Association Management McGuire Woods Consulting – Advocacy Richmond, VA Nicole joined McGuireWoods Consulting in 2022 and serves on the MWCAdvocacy team working with associations to help them […]
Leadership Retreat
By Meredith Joyner, VANA President-Elect VANA’s Leadership Retreat will be held at Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen, VA, on July 29 & 30, 2022. The leadership team will gather to focus on […]
Public Relations Update
By Adam Bitely, Martin Waymire It’s been a busy first half of 2022 as Martin Waymire and the VANA Communications Committee have ramped up communications efforts, especially on the social […]
Congratulations to the newly Elected Positions
Congratulations to the newly elected members of VANA’s 2022-2023 Leadership President-Elect: Maria Hirsch [email protected] I would be honored to serve as your VANA President-Elect. My nearly 30 years in the […]
2022 Annual Fall Conference
By Karen Gillikin, VANA Education & Programs Committee Chair VANA is headed back to Northern Virginia this year for the annual Fall Conference. The 2022 and 2023 Fall Meetings will […]
District 5 News
By Nickie Damico, [email protected] This will be my last entry in the newsletter as District 5 Director. It has been an honor to serve as your representative. Thank you to […]