NAFA CE Designed by CRNAs
Our CRNA team creates and delivers content programming and brings together interdisciplinary experts to give you tools you need to skillfully care for patients.
Whether you are a seasoned CRNA, a new nurse anesthesiologist, RN, or aspiring CRNA, you'll get the latest evidence-based practice information that inspires positive patient outcomes.
NAFA VCU is the continuing education arm of Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Nurse Anesthesia, one of the nation's top ranked programs for the nurse anesthesia specialty. We reinvest all CE earnings into student experiences, groundbreaking research, and patient safety innovations, and you can earn recognition as an Evidence-Based Practice CRNA Leader with the first-ever CRNA microcredentials in the field.
Upcoming Conferences, Workshops, and CE Events
Harnessing Generative AI in Healthcare, Education, and Research: Strategies for Ethical and Effective Integration
Join live via Zoom for 1 session or all 10 in our Saturday series. No prior Artificial Intelligence (AI) experience required, and you are welcome to join sessions in any order.
Special Offer - Free Session
Introduction to AI and GenAI in Healthcare – 2 CE
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 – 11:00 am Eastern
NAFA VCU 44th Annual Anesthesia Meeting - Fall Disney 2025
Enhance your practice with the latest diverse and clinically-relevant content. Earn up to 27 CE.
New! Preconference Workshop – 5 CE
CRNA Crucial Influence: Applying the Science of Leading Change
Fireworks Reception at EPCOT
Free with registration package - see offer. Tickets also available for purchase.
Giveaways – 2 NAFA Registrations & 5 Disney $100 Gift Cards
Impact through Evidence: NAFA VCU Annual Anesthesia Conference – Universal Orlando Resort 2026
New! Introducing our new annual summer conference at Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando
Steps to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk
New! Universal Epic Universe. Five Immersive Worlds. One Amazing Theme Park.
New! Super Early Bird rate - Save $200
Giveaways – 5 Universal $100 Gift Cards
Evidence to Implementation: NAFA VCU 3rd Annual Anesthesia Conference - Virginia Beach 2026
Strengthen your CRNA practice by integrating the latest diverse and clinically-relevant content.
Ultrasound for Scanning & Artificial Intelligence Workshops –6 CE
Register for one or both with a package.
Giveaways – 5 Restaurant Gift Cards
AKANA – NAFA VCU Biannual Nurse Anesthesiology Conference – Alaska 2026
In partnership with the Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AKANA), we’re headed to Anchorage, Alaska for a weekend CE conference.
Lecture, hands-on workshops, & livestream options
All CRNAs are welcome
NAFA RVA - Workshops, Simulation, & Custom Training
Join us for ultrasound workshops, high-fidelity simulations to practice anesthesia crisis resource management (ACRM) principles, and custom training in our state-of-the-art facilities or at your location.
Socratic Seminars
Explore options for facilitated leadership book discussions with specialized digital badges.
Future Disney Dates
Our annual Fall meetings commence the Sunday after Thanksgiving through Thursday at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Our exclusive group rate will save you hundreds of dollars per day compared to regular resort rates, with no additional mandatory resort fees. Enjoy discounted park tickets, early park entry, deals for admission after 1 p.m., and bonus visits when you buy 2-day or longer park tickets.
November 30 – December 4, 2025
November 29 - December 3, 2026
November 28 - December 2, 2027
As to Disney properties/artwork: © Disney
Concluded CE Conferences, Workshops, and Events
Advanced Airway Workshop
- Join us to build skills fiberoptic-assisted intubation and advanced airway technique
- Save with a workshop package and add our Gastric Ultrasound Workshop
- Afternoon workshops offered at our Evidence to Implementation conference in Virginia Beach
Gastric Ultrasound Workshop
- Join us to build skills in gastric ultrasound technique and interpretation
- Save with a workshop package and add our Advanced Airway Workshop
- Afternoon workshops offered at our Evidence to Implementation conference in Virginia Beach
Evidence to Implementation: NAFA VCU 2nd Annual Anesthesia Conference - Virginia Beach 2025
Strengthen your CRNA practice by integrating the latest diverse and clinically-relevant content. Earn up to 28 CE.
Gastric Ultrasound & Advanced Airway Workshops –6 CE
Register for one or both with a package.
Giveaways – 2 NAFA Registrations & 5 Restaurant Gift Cards
Just Added! Bonus Content for Aspiring CRNAs
- Special pricing
NAFA VCU 43rd Annual Anesthesia Meeting - Fall Disney
Our most popular event of the year! Earn 27 CE and explore the latest research relevant to current clinical practice.
Special invited speakers include AANA leadership - Janet Setnor and Angela Mund
New! Free Fireworks Reception at EPCOT with registration package. Tickets available for purchase.
New! Pre-Conference Workshop - 4 CE
CRNA Crucial Conversations: Mastering Dialogue in High-Stake Situations
Gastric Ultrasound Hands-On Workshop - 5 CE
Join us to build skills in gastric ultrasound (POC_US) technique and interpretation through didactic/case presentations and hands-on practice.
NAFA VCU Nurse Anesthesia Conference – Virginia Beach
New! NAFA returns to the beach – Escape to the Cavalier Resort, located in the prestigious semi-private North End of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
NAFA VCU 42nd Annual Anesthesia Meeting - Fall Disney
Our most popular event of the year! Earn 26 CE and explore the latest research relevant to current clinical practice. Special invited speakers include AANA leadership – Jan Setnor and Angie Mund.
Spinal & Epidural Workshops
Join us for both workshops or a single workshop in any order in Virginia Beach.
Just added! Bonus content - neuraxial ultrasound scanning on water spines.
NAFA VCU Nurse Anesthesia Conference - Spring Disney
Our program includes diverse topics in evidence-based practice and policy, plus CPC Rapid Review sessions in applied clinical pharmacology and human physiology.
