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Happening this Month: VNA Heads to Portsmouth to Explore Workforce Solutions at the Nurse Staffing SummitRegister by November 5, 2025 Join the Virginia Nurses Association and Foundation for a dynamic two-day summit in Portsmouth, Virginia focused on advancing the nursing profession through workforce sustainability, innovation, and professional growth. The 2025 Nurse Staffing Summit brings together nurse leaders, frontline staff, and educators across diverse nursing settings, from acute care to community health, academia, and beyond, to address today’s most urgent challenges and share practical, forward-thinking solutions for tomorrow. Latest VNA & VNF ArticlesAccess VNA's Free Legislative Advocacy Hours On-Demand!VNA held 8 regional Legislative Advocacy Hours this October. Explore these free on-demand events to learn about nursing's 2026 public policy platform and hear about what your local legislators have been up to! Learn More or register here!On-Demand Registration is Available for VNA's Legislative Summit thru March 31, 2026Walk away with practical tools and tips to amplify your voice and understand how state policy decisions affect your practice, your patients, and the future of nursing. We’ll also analyze the upcoming November elections and how nurses can shape the way forward as the largest healthcare profession in Virginia -- and the world! Learn More or Register Here!Earn Your CE Credit for VNF & VNA's Maternal Health Webinar Series by December 31!Access free resources, for providers and patients, on maternal health through VNF and VNA's Maternal Health Webinar Series. This 4-part webinar series is designed to elevate healthcare awareness and promote optimal maternal health across communities featuring vital topics to improve healthcare and health equity, while addressing the complexities of maternal health. Learn More or Register here!
The Virginia Nurses Association was Recognized for its 125th Anniversary at ANA's Membership Assembly!The American Nurses Association’s annual Membership Assembly was held in Washington DC from June 26 – June 28 this year. Read the Full ArticleVirginia Nurses Association Celebrates Landmark Maternal Health Legislation Taking Effect July 1VNA applauds the passage of the VNA-supported Virginia Momnibus legislation, a sweeping package of 12 bills aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and advancing equity in care across the Commonwealth. This historic legislation, which goes into effect July 1, 2025, marks a significant investment in maternal health infrastructure, services, and workforce development. Read the Full ReleaseCelebrating 2025 VNA/VNF Scholarship RecipientsThanks to the continued generosity of VNF and the support of VNA's chapters, we are proud to announce that $17,000 in scholarships has been awarded to prelicensure nursing students across Virginia! Read the Full Article
VNA Participates as a Gold Sponsor at VNSA ConventionVNA was honored to serve as a Gold Sponsor at the 2025 Virginia Nursing Students Association (VNSA) Convention, held on February 15 at Liberty University under the theme "Nursing Beyond Bedside Care." Read the Full ArticleCelebrate VNA's 125th Anniversary with Us as a Sponsor or Exhibitor!Whether it's by celebrating with us and 530 nurses at our annual Gala or showing up for important conversations during our conferences and summits, there are a variety of sponsorship options to fit your organization's needs! Learn More2025 VNA Lobby Day Digital Photo AlbumCheck out VNA's Facebook album for our 2025 Lobby Day at the Virginia State Capitol! More than 200 nurses and students joined us to advocate for nursing and healthcare in Virginia. View HereNews ExchangeInterested in submitting an article for one of our publications? Use the button below our Sign-Up List!
VNA MEMBERS ONLY! PublicationsVNA News Brief (members only!)Our weekly e-news with the latest updates and events, exclusive CE opportunities and trends in nursing. If you're a member who would like archive access, please contact ebuck@virginianurses.com. Virginia Nurses Today (VNT)VNT is the quarterly publication of the Virginia Nurses Association sent to all 140,000+ registered nurses throughout Virginia. It is also shared with nursing students and nursing stakeholders. For advertising information, please contact our publisher, Nursing Network. Read the ArchivesWeekly General Assembly Updates (members only!) & Action AlertsReal-time alerts on legislation and weekly updates from VNA's lobbyist on the Virginia General Assembly session. Become a Member and Stay Informed.Membership in VNA makes a powerful statement about you. It shows employers, colleagues, and your patients your commitment to nursing and your desire to stay informed, educated, and involved. Join Now![]() |
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2025 Fall Conference: Nurse Staffing Summit
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2025 VNF Gala