Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthesiology - VANA

03/11/2026

🚨 Recent amendments to SB 536 dramatically expand the bill far beyond its original intent. If enacted, the legislation would more than double Virginia’s medical malpractice cap from $2.7 million to $6 million by July 1, 2027.🚨

A quick message from you can make a real difference. Take action this morning to tell your legislators to Vote No on SB 536. ⬇️

SB 536 has been significantly expanded through recent amendments and now proposes sweeping changes to Virginia's medical malpractice system. The bill would more than double the malpractice cap to $6 million by 2027 and extend liability exposure through broader discovery rules, creating major financi...

03/10/2026

🚨 VANA members, we need your urgent help today. 🚨

The Senate is considering SB 536, legislation that has been significantly expanded through recent amendments and now proposes sweeping changes to Virginia’s medical malpractice system that could have serious consequences for health care providers and patient access to care across the Commonwealth.

VANA is actively working with a broad coalition of health care provider organizations who are unified in opposition to this bill, including the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and many other provider groups across the state.

Your voice as a CRNA and health care provider carries significant weight with lawmakers. A quick message from you can make a real difference. Take action to tell your legislators to VOTE NO on SB 536. ⬇️

SB 536 has been significantly expanded through recent amendments and now proposes sweeping changes to Virginia's medical malpractice system. The bill would more than double the malpractice cap to $6 million by 2027 and extend liability exposure through broader discovery rules, creating major financi...

02/23/2026

The U.S. Department of Education has released its proposed rule classifying future CRNAs as “graduate students,” thereby capping their annual and aggregate federal unsubsidized loans. 🚨

It’s critical that as many individual providers and patients as possible make their voices heard. Please submit a comment by March 2nd and encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to do the same. ⬇️

The U.S. Department of Education has now released its proposed rule classifying future CRNAs as “graduate students,” thereby limiting them to $100,000 in federal unsubsidized student loans. AANA will be submitting formal comments to the Department of Education, but it is critically important tha...

02/23/2026

The first thing Dr. Cathy Harrison notices when a child walks into the dental office isn’t their chart. It’s their fear.

After 25 years of providing dental anesthesia and more than 40 years as a CRNA, she knows many of her young patients have already had difficult medical experiences. Some have autism. Some have developmental delays. Some are simply scared.

For many children, dental care wouldn’t be possible without anesthesia. Dr. Harrison shares how she slows down, adapts her care, and rebuilds trust: https://www.aana.com/news/the-compassionate-work-of-a-crna-in-dentistry/

02/17/2026

🚨 The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) proposed a rule that would reclassify future CRNAs as graduate students, capping federal unsubsidized loans at $20,500/year and $100,000 total, an annual cap that is not in alignment with actual tuition costs. As many CRNAs know firsthand, the cost of completing your education and training is high.

The DOE’s reclassification also removes the professional degree category for CRNAs. This change could also significantly affect the CRNA pipeline at a time when we’re already facing a shortage of anesthesia providers across Virginia. Fewer CRNAs means reduced access to anesthesia care, especially in rural and underserved communities.

The AANA’s statement on the proposed rule is open for public comment until March 2nd. Please provide your personalized comments on the proposed rule using AANA’s submission form at https://bit.ly/4tHKoDh. 🚨

01/28/2026

Due to impending weather conditions, the 2026 Winter Workshop on January 31 has been cancelled. This decision was made with the safety of our attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and staff as our top priority.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologize for the disruption to your plans. Please know that we are working diligently to process refunds for all registrants within one week. If you have booked a hotel room at The Westin Richmond, please call 1-888-627-7786 to cancel your reservation as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. If you have any immediate questions, please feel free to reach out to us. VANA will provide details on a virtual educational opportunity as an alternative to the Winter Workshop in the coming weeks.

01/27/2026

VANA statement on recent violent rhetoric:

01/24/2026

Share how you and your fellow Virginia CRNAs are advancing patient care, advocating for access, and representing the true heart of anesthesia. 💙

01/23/2026

Share a story or photo in the comments that shows how Virginia CRNAs work together through collaboration and compassion to deliver outstanding patient care. 💙

01/23/2026

📸 2026 VANA Legislative Summit

It was an incredible day of collaboration, advocacy and impactful discussions with legislators. Thank you to all the Virginia CRNAs who attended!

01/22/2026

Thank you to Delegate Rodney Willett (Rodney Willett For Delegate) for welcoming Virginia’s CRNAs and ODU Nurse Anesthesia to the House of Delegates today!

01/22/2026

Thank you to Senator Barbara Favola for welcoming Virginia’s CRNAs and VCU Nurse Anesthesia - College of Health Professions RRNAs to the Senate Chamber today!