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

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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 […]

Where in the World is VANA: Cindy Linenthal

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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 […]