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CRNA focused. CRNA inspired. We are ONE VOICE for Virginia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.

11/02/2026

VANA member Linda Ferro, CRNA, was recently published online in Op-Med, a collection of original essays contributed by Doximity members, on October 19. Her article, Why I Ask Patients To Call Me By My Name, is a look at how one CRNA chooses to build trust with her patients. In the piece, Linda outlines the value of building a strong relationship with patients at a critical time.

Linda is an independent contract nurse anesthetist with 48 years of experience, presently living in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Read the full article:

Impending surgery can cause fear and anxiety in our patients. As anesthetists, we often meet patients at a pivotal moment in their healthcare journ...

10/26/2026

Last week, nurse anesthesia residents and faculty from VCU Nurse Anesthesia - College of Health Professions, Mary Baldwin University, and ODU Nurse Anesthesia manned the VANA booth for Mission Tomorrow, which introduces middle school students from across the Richmond area to a variety of career paths, including becoming a CRNA. The hands-on airway and ultrasound demonstrations were a big hit!

10/23/2026

✨ DISTRICT 5 IS MAKING MOVES! ✨

On Saturday, August 19, VANA's District 5, in collaboration with the VCU Nurse Anesthesia - College of Health Professions Program, brought together CRNAs, RRNA/SRNAs, prospective students, and nurse practitioner colleagues for the 2nd Annual District 5 Fall Meeting!

From POCUS and airway management to patient safety and emerging anesthesia research, attendees explored timely topics and shared insights to strengthen their practice.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success! We’re proud to see our nurse anesthesia community continuing to learn, connect and advance the profession together. 👏

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10/22/2026

ICYMI: VANA Districts 3 & 4 enjoyed an outing at the Salem RidgeYaks game on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Districts 3 & 4 Director Jaclyn Miller planned the event to bring together CRNAs, RRNAs and their families for some summer family fun and networking.

10/16/2026

On , we're proud to join AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology to celebrate the impact CRNAs make every day in operating rooms, labor and delivery units, surgical centers, military settings, and rural communities across the country.

As CRNAs, it’s a privilege to care for patients during some of the most important – and vulnerable – moments of their lives by providing safe, high-quality anesthesia care. CRNAs are with you every step of the way. 💙

10/15/2026

The American Academy of Nursing inducted its Class of 2026 Fellows last weekend in Washington, D.C. This distinguished cohort of nurse leaders was recognized for their substantial contributions to improving health outcomes as they are poised to continue transforming health and health care for years to come.

Our very own Adrienne Grant Hartgerink, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, Lt. Col (ret), USAF, of Old Dominion University, was inducted and recognized this year, and we are so proud to share this honor on her behalf.

Adrienne Hartgerink is an educator and advocate whose leadership has strengthened nurse anesthesiology education, wellness, and healthcare policy. As the program director of the Old Dominion University Ellmer School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program, she led transformative curriculum innovations, expanded student support through wellness and mentorship initiatives, and guided her program to national recognition. Through state and national advocacy, she has advanced CRNA practice authority, championed provider well-being, and inspired the next generation of nurse anesthesiology leaders through education, mentorship, and policy engagement.

Congratulations, Adrienne, and thank you for all you have done and continue to do on behalf of CRNAs in Virginia and across the country.

To learn more about the Class of 2026 Fellows, visit https://aannet.org/news/729992/American-Academy-of-Nursing-Announces-the-2026-Class-of-Fellows.htm

10/11/2026

In case you missed it, here are some highlights from this weekend’s 2026 Annual Conference! We hosted a surgical airway workshop, we networked, we raised PAC money, we held a successful business meeting and legislative update, we had participants engaging in robust sessions to earn CEUs, we hosted State Senator Kannan Srinivasan, and we connected with colleagues, old and new. If you couldn’t join us this year, we hope to see you next fall!

10/11/2026

We’re winding down the Annual Conference, but the Virginia CRNA-PAC booth is still open! Have you considered gem jumping if you’re already a recurring donor? 💎 Have you considered making a one-time donation if you haven’t had a chance to contribute before? 💵 Stop by and see us before you head out.

10/11/2026

It’s day two of our Annual Conference! We’ve got a shorter day planned, but our vendors are still here and the PAC table is still up and running! Be sure to swing by if you haven’t had a chance to make a donation yet because we still have a lot of swag to share with you.

10/11/2026

To cap off day one of the 2026 Annual Conference, attendees enjoyed a networking reception with a special appearance by State Senator Kannan Srinivasan as well as a resident and RN social offsite at Maker’s Union in Reston. Huge thanks to everyone who attended!

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2331 Rock Spring Road
Forest Hill, MD
21050

Telephone

+14436401038

Website

http://virginiacrna.org/

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