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 digital badges in the field.

Upcoming Conferences, Workshops, and CE Events

The Evolution of LGBTQIA+ Visibility in the Nurse Anesthesiology Profession

New! Join us virtually for this free community service CE event. All are welcome.

NAFA Virtual

Evidence to Implementation: NAFA VCU 2nd Annual Anesthesia Conference - Virginia Beach 2025

Enhance your practice by integrating the latest diverse and clinically-relevant content. Earn up to 28 CE.

New! Super Early Bird rate – save up to $600

New! Gastric Ultrasound & Advanced Airway Workshops –6 CE
Register for one or both with a package. 

Giveaways – 2 NAFA Registrations & 5 Restaurant Gift Cards

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Gastric Ultrasound Workshop

Gastric ultrasound demonstration

Advanced Airway Workshop

Airway lab participant

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! Super Early Bird rate – save up to $400

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

Goofy and Pluto at the Yacht Club

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

Universal Studios

Earn CE Via Zoom

Can’t make it in person? Join us live via Zoom with free and flat fee options.

 

Virtual Offerings NAFA

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.

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Socratic Seminars

Explore options for facilitated leadership book discussions with specialized digital badges.

 

Socrates portrait next to NAFA digital badges Socratic Circle and Socratic Crescent
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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.

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Fall Disney Meetings

NAFA VCU 44th Annual Anesthesia Meeting - Fall Disney
November 30 - December 4, 2025

Extended group rate available. $301 plus tax per night at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Children 17 and younger stay free in an adult room with existing bedding.

NAFA VCU 45th Annual Anesthesia Meeting – Fall Disney
November 29 - December 3, 2026

Extended group rate available. $329 plus tax per night at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Children 17 and younger stay free in an adult room with existing bedding.

NAFA VCU 46th Annual Anesthesia Meeting – Fall Disney
November 28 - December 2, 2027

Extended group rate available. $329 plus tax per night at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Children 17 and younger stay free in an adult room with existing bedding.

Concluded CE Conferences, Workshops, and Events

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

Goofyand Pluto at Disney

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.

Nickie Damico explaining ultrasound techniques

Scholarship Recognition Ceremony & Doctoral Project Presentations—2 CE

Join us to celebrate our generous donors and learn about our scholars’ doctoral projects. Free—all are welcome! In-person and virtual options.

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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.

Simulation spinal and epidural equipment

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.

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Free CE Event – Gastric Ultrasound

New! Join us virtually or in-person at VCU in Richmond to explore the benefits of gastric ultrasound in your anesthesia practice and earn 1 CE.

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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. 

NAFA RVA: Evidence-based practice to improve quality of care and patient safety

Join us virtually – FOR FREE – at our reimagined NAFA RVA CE Event. Our top SRNAs will present the latest evidence-based research all focused on improving quality of care and patient safety.

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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.

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Alumni Reunion/CE Event - FREE

Join faculty, fellow alumni, and friends of the VCU Department of Nurse Anesthesia on April 22 for a hybrid in-person and virtual event. The day coincides with Reunion Weekend and is open to both VCU alumni and any CRNA who wants to join.

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