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
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! Gastric Ultrasound & Advanced Airway Workshops –6 CE
Register for one or both with a package.
Giveaways – 2 NAFA Registrations & 5 Restaurant Gift Cards
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
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
The Evolution of LGBTQIA+ Visibility in the Nurse Anesthesiology Profession
New! Join us virtually for this free community service CE event. All are welcome.
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
In partnership with the Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AKANA), we’re headed to Anchorage, Alaska for a weekend CE conference in August 2026. All CRNAs are welcome.
More details coming soon!
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.
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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
Alumni Social 2025: VCU Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Join fellow alumni, faculty, and friends of the VCU Department of Nurse Anesthesia at the Hippodrome Richmond.
It’s a chance to come together, celebrate our achievements, and recognize the vital role you play in supporting the department. Our event coincides with the MCV Campus Alumni Reunion, April 4-5, 2025.
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.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.