Program Overview
Trusted for over 45 years, NAFA VCU is a cornerstone of one of the top nurse anesthesia programs in the nation—dedicated to advancing excellence in nurse anesthesiology education and practice.
Join us for a special aspiring CRNA session as part of the Evidence to Implementation: NAFA-VCU 3rd Annual Anesthesia Conference, July 27-30, 2026.
Take full advantage of conference programming on Thursday, July 30 (5 hours), and then stay for a special bonus Lunch and Learn session created just for you. Thursday’s sessions are designed to inform and inspire, with insights on admissions, clinical skills like ECG interpretation and identifying supraventricular tachycardia, and opportunities to connect with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Nurse Anesthesia faculty and staff.
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Registration
Aspiring CRNA – $325
One-day registration includes a full day of programming and Lunch and Learn bonus content on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Prefer the full experience? Aspiring CRNA registrants who choose the full conference and workshops also receive access to all Thursday's sessions including our aspiring CRNA Lunch and Learn at no additional cost.
Monday, July 27 - Thursday, July 30, 2025
In-Person
Includes livestream access to lectures
Full Conference - $1,050
Two Day - $650
One Day - $325
Afternoon Technical Workshops – Includes Lunch
Two Workshop Package - 6 CE - Both $1,150
-Harnessing Generative AI Workshop - 3 CE - $600
-Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks Workshop - 3 CE - $600
Virtual Livestream
Attend as many virtual days as you like with one fee
Live Virtual via Zoom – $599
Super Early Bird
Register by September 15, 2025
In-Person
Includes livestream access to lectures
- Full Conference - $850
- Two Day - $550
- One Day - $275
- Afternoon Technical Workshops – Includes Lunch
- Two Workshop Package - 6 CE - Both $750
- Harnessing Generative AI Workshop - 3 CE - $400
- Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks Workshop - 3 CE - $400
- Two Workshop Package - 6 CE - Both $750
Virtual Livestream
Attend as many virtual days as you like with one fee
- Live Virtual via Zoom – $399
Early Bird
Register by January 15, 2026
In-Person
Includes livestream access to lectures
- Full Conference - $950
- Two Day - $600
- One Day - $300
- Afternoon Technical Workshops – Includes Lunch
- Two Workshop Package - 6 CE - Both $950
- Harnessing Generative AI Workshop - 3 CE - $500
- Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks Workshop - 3 CE - $500
- Two Workshop Package - 6 CE - Both $950
Virtual Livestream
Attend as many virtual days as you like with one fee
- Live Virtual via Zoom – $499
Cancellation & Refund Policies
You may cancel your registration up until May 15, 2026 to receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. After that date, no refunds will be given. Cancellations must be received via email at NAFA@vcu.edu.
In the unlikely case that an event is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the NAFA will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges, to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Save the Date
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Join us for our Pathway to Nurse Anesthesiology: VCU Information Day at one of our four VCU Nurse Anesthesia program sites—Richmond, Southwest Virginia (Abingdon), Roanoke, or Northern Virginia (Alexandria).