Program Overview

Join us for afternoon workshops at our Evidence to Implementation conference in Virginia Beach this summer. Save with a package for both workshops, or join us for a single workshop. Lunch included.

Want to maximize your CE learning? Register for our full Evidence to Implementation anesthesia conference with a separate fee, July 28-31, 2025.

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Gastric Ultrasound Workshop

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

12:30 p.m – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Gastric Ultrasound (US) Scanning Techniques Lecture (Part I) – 1 CE

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Gastric US Scanning Techniques: Demonstration and Practice Stations (Part II) – 2 CE

Gastric Ultrasound Facilitators

Rebekah Carmel, PhD, CRNA

Assistant Professor,
Director of Clinical Education

VCU Nurse Anesthesia

Carmel headshot

Nicole Damico, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA

Herbert T. Watson Endowed Professor Chair and Associate Professor

VCU Nurse Anesthesia

Nicole Damico

Advanced Airway Workshop

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

12:30 p.m – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Preparation for FOB-assisted Intubation - Lecture (Part I) – 1 CE

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Advanced Airway Techniques: Demonstration and Practice Stations (Part II) – 2 CE

Advanced Airway Facilitators

Jodi C. Carlsen DNAP, CRNA, APRN

Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Nurse Anesthesia

Jodi Carlsen

Rebekah Carmel, PhD, CRNA

Assistant Professor,
Director of Clinical Education

VCU Nurse Anesthesia

Carmel headshot

Nicole Damico, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA

Herbert T. Watson Endowed Professor Chair and Associate Professor

VCU Nurse Anesthesia

Nicole Damico

Registration

Afternoon Technical Workshops – Includes Lunch
Package Gastric & Airway Workshops - 6 CE - Both $1,150
-Gastric Ultrasound Workshop - 3 CE - $600
-Advanced Airway Workshop - 3 CE - $600

Full Conference - $1,050
Two Day - $700
One Day - $325

Super Early Bird
Register by March 15, 2025

  • Afternoon Technical Workshops – Includes Lunch
    • Package Gastric & Airway Workshops - 6 CE - Both $750
      • Gastric Ultrasound Workshop - 3 CE - $400
      • Advanced Airway Workshop - 3 CE - $400
  • Full Conference - $850
  • Two Day - $600
  • One Day - $275

Early Bird
Register by July 15, 2025

  • Afternoon Technical Workshops – Includes Lunch
    • Package Gastric & Airway Workshops - 6 CE - Both $950
      • Gastric Ultrasound Workshop - 3 CE - $500
      • Advanced Airway Workshop - 3 CE - $500 
  • Full Conference - $950
  • Two Day - $650
  • One Day - $300
Ocean and beach

Reserve your Beach Escape

Cavalier Resort - Embassy Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort

Save with our exclusive group rate of $399 plus tax for travel July 28 - July 31, 2025. Space limited.

Register now!

Cavalier Resort - Embassy Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort

  • Resort suites on the semi-private oceanfront
  • Steps to the beach and boardwalk
  • Save with our exclusive group rate of $399 plus tax for travel July 28 to July 31, 2025 with no resort fee for our guests.
    • Rate includes daily made-to-order breakfast and evening snacks with 2 alcohol beverage tickets per adult
  • Complimentary fun amenities include -
    • Metal detectors and access to resort activities
    • Two beach chair and bike rentals each day
    • Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Deadline for discounted room rate - June 23, 2025 or until the block is full
    • Register to receive the group reservation link.
    • As space is limited, group rate rooms are exclusively for our in-person registrants.
    • Need an extra group rate room for a guest? Reach out to us at nafa@vcu.edu for assistance.
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Cancellation & Refund Policies

You may cancel your registration up until May 15, 2025 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.

AANA Prior Approved CE

NAFA VCU will apply to the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 6 Class A CE for the in-person workshops.

Note: The full Evidence to Implementation conference is 29 Class A CE. The virtual program is 23 Class A CE. The final program is subject to change.