Member Benefits

Becoming actively involved with VNA not only opens up educational and networking opportunities, but can also help you hone valuable leadership skills. Leadership roles are available at both the local and state level, as providing a variety of opportunities to enhance leadership skill development. We’re also constantly expanding our leadership development opportunities through programs like the Nurse Leadership Academy and the Next Level Leadership program, both offered through the Virginia Nurses Foundation. 

• Virginia Nurses Today: 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.
  
  View a sample of Virginia Nurses Today here!
  
  
• VNA News Brief: our weekly e-news, with the latest VNA updates and events, exclusive continuing education opportunities, and statewide trends in nursing. 
  
  View a sample of VNA News Brief here!
  
  
• Legislative Updates: Sign up via email or text TAKEACTION 84483 to receive real-time alerts on legislation and how you can help get legislation passed that positively impacts the nursing profession.

• Member-Wide Virtual Events: VNA offers three exclusive virtual events, providing valuable insights on the most important topics in nursing. Missed any of this year’s events? No worries! As a VNA member, you can access recordings of past member-wide events and chapter sessions through the Nursing Advancement Toolkit.

Save on Professional Development

When you join VNA, you also become a member of the American Nurses Association. For one membership rate, you receive the benefits of both organizations! Don't forget: members receive a significant discount on all in-person continuing education opportunities and access to on-demand continuing education through VNA and ANA.

ANA Professional Development Resources

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Maximize Your VNA Membership with Exclusive Benefits!

As a VNA member, you have access to valuable discounts and services from our trusted Personal Benefits Partners. Protect your career with NSO Liability Insurance, explore housing opportunities with Atkinson Realty, advance your career with the VNA Career Center, and sharpen your skills through the Virtual Nursing Academy.

Take advantage of these exclusive offers today, your VNA membership goes beyond advocacy and networking!

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Protect Yourself and Your Career with NSO

Nurses need to protect themselves and their career by maintaining Professional Liability Insurance, a.k.a. Medical Malpractice Insurance. Do not assume your employer’s liability insurance will cover you when a lawsuit or complaint is filed. Nurses Service Organization (NSO) has a 45+ year history of defending nursing professionals from allegations of medical malpractice and licensing complaints. With over 500,000 nursing professionals insured and 60+ professional nursing association partners, they are the premier administrator of nurses’ malpractice insurance in the U.S.   

We encourage you to explore NSO’s website, receive a quick rate quote, and browse the case studies and articles in NSO’s Learning Center. In the Learning Center, you will find NSO’s 4^th Nurses Claim Report. It provides statistical data and an analysis of malpractice and licensing claims, as well as recommendations on how you can avoid potential problems in your practice.   

Learn more about NSO and receive an instant quote.

Download the informational flyer here | NSO Website

Members have opportunities for networking on the local level at chapter meetings and on the state level at our conferences throughout the year. VNA offers many events throughout the year allowing nurses across all spectrums to network with their peers at a discounted (and sometimes free) rates. These include local chapter meetings and other regional events, as well as our three annual conferences. These events provide both continuing education and opportunities for members to connect with local and national leaders within the healthcare industry to expand their professional networks. We also have an online community our members can utilize to network with their fellow nurses without having to leave home! 

• Already a member? Be sure to explore the Nursing Advancement Toolkit. Your commitment to professional excellence deserves the best resources. Unlock exclusive tools designed to elevate your skills, expand your opportunities, and enrich your journey as a VNA member. Take full advantage of your membership and ensure a rewarding and impactful nursing career.

• Lobbyists representing nurses and nursing issues at the Virginia General Assembly.
  
  
• Enhance recognition of the nursing profession.
  
  
• Ensure a positive legislative and regulatory climate for nursing practice.
  
  
• Addressing the nursing shortage through increased funding for nursing scholarships and work force development.
  
  
• Join us for our in-person Lobby Day and virtual Advocacy Hours to help advocate for the nursing profession.

Nurses make up the largest group of healthcare providers in the state, and so it’s essential that we have a voice in policy making and engage in the political process. The perceived time needed to engage in policy involvement or development outside of daily “nursing work” as well as the resources to develop skills in policy participation has often hampered nursing from becoming involved in advocacy. Yet, when it comes to advocating on behalf of nurses, VNA makes advocacy easy.  We are the only organization speaking for the 140,000+ nurses throughout Virginia. Our lobbyists, leadership, and members work passionately to educate our legislators and state policymakers on issues crucial to the advancement of the nursing profession. We update our members weekly during our legislative calls and send legislative e-blasts with breaking news during the legislative session. Check out our Advocacy page and learn how you can take action!

• Empower nurses to attain a positive work environment.
  
  
• Publication of VNA's Workplace Advocacy Guide for Nurses. Members, be sure to explore the Workplace Violence Toolkit—a powerful resource designed to help you identify, prevent, and respond to workplace violence effectively. Equip yourself with the tools you need to create a safer and more supportive work environment.
  
  
• Promote evidence based nursing practice to achieve nursing excellence.
  
  
• Opportunities to participate in specialty councils, develop position statements, and discuss practice issues.
  
  
• Opportunities to have a voice in the formation of nursing policy on the state level.