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Pre-licensure Nursing Students

This VNA resource page is tailored for pre-licensure nursing students in an undergraduate program. Nursing students are a valued part of the VNA community!

VNA and ANA respect the insights and contributions of students as the nurse leaders of tomorrow. We're here to support you in your journey, every step of the way. There's no need to wait for licensure to start benefiting from ANA and VNA - as an ANA Student Subscriber, you're ahead of the game.

Members of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) are eligible to sign-up as ANA Student Subscribers for free - a $10 value! If you are not a member of NSNA, you can still sign up as an ANA Student Subscriber for free by agreeing to receive membership information from NSNA.

 

BECOME AN ANA STUDENT SUBSCRIBER!

 

VNF Scholarship Opportunities

Every year, VNA chapters award one $1,000 scholarship to a prelicensure nursing student in their area who has successfully completed at least four prelicensure nursing courses. Take a look to apply!

Apply Now!

VNA Student Outreach Night

This virtual program will explain the new NGN test and help you prepare for the exam with test taking strategies, advanced your interviewing skills, and hear from recent graduates now practicing to gain their perspectives.

View Now!

VNA Local Chapters

Want to get involved but don't know how? Check out VNA's Local Chapter page to see how you can volunteer or attend any local VNA chapter meeting/event in your area. This is a great introduction into becoming a VNA/ANA member!

Engage Locally!

Explore VNA Chapter Events Across Virginia

As a pre-licensure nursing student discover opportunities to engage with local nursing professionals and learn more about the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) community. Each of our 12 chapters offers unique activities where you can connect, network, and gain valuable insights into the nursing profession.

We encourage you to attend chapter events to experience firsthand what it's like to be part of your local chapter when you become a VNA member. Whether you are exploring professional development opportunities or seeking mentorship, these events are a perfect way to start building your nursing network.

Below, you will find a list of our 12 VNA chapters and their upcoming activities. If you have any questions or would like more details, feel free to contact the chapter directly via the provided email.

If you would like to add your name to an email list, click here.

 

Southwestern VA  Roanoke Valley Hill City
     
southwesternvirginia@virginianurses.com roanokevalley@virginianurses.com hillcity@virginianurses.com
     
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
     
Hampton Roads  Central VA South Hills
     
hamptonroads@virginianurses.com centralvirginia@virginianurses.com mgearles@virginianurses.com
     
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
  2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
     
  Board Meeting
(6 PM - 7:30 PM) Second Thursday/Month
 

(except in July, August, and December)
 
     
 Piedmont Northern VA Augusta
     
piedmont@virginianurses.com  nova@virginianurses.com  augusta@virginianurses.com 
     
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
     
Chapter Meet & Greet
Friday, October 3, 2025 (5:30 - 7:00 PM)
Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
   
     
New River Valley Farmville N. Shenandoah Valley
     
newrivervalley@virginianurses.com   farmville@virginianurses.com northernshenandoah@virginianurses.com 
     
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
2026 VNA Member Webinar:
Advocacy Beyond the Bedside

Nursing students, contact MJ Gearles
for registration access
.
     

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ANA Innovation Podcast

In January 2020, the American Nurses Association and Johnson & Johnson launched the See You Now podcast to share the human-centered solutions of nurses who are addressing today's healthcare challenges through innovation. The See You Now podcast won a storytelling award from Rock Health in 2021 - along with three episodes of nurse innovators winning Digital Health Awards!

Each episode features nurse innovators, nurse allies, and other leaders in and at the intersection of health creation through their work, by developing unique programs, devices, technologies, protocols, and treatment approaches. Check out our podcast library below for additional resources related to each episode.  You can stream or download any of these incredible episodes from our site and all major podcast platforms.  Listen to any episode now below.

Join ANA on social at: #SeeYouNow #ANAInnovation

 LISTEN NOW!

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ANA's How to Survive and Thrive in Your Early Years as an RN
Important Strategies to Implement Now!

Your early years as a nurse can be challenging, exhilarating, exhausting, and rewarding. Navigating the aspects of your job that you never learned in nursing school can be overwhelming. After mastering some key skills, you will realize that being a nurse will be the satisfying career you always dreamed it would be.

 

Click the button below to register now!

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

An on-demand viewing link will be emailed to all registrants.
Attendance is FREE for both ANA members and non-members. 

After viewing, all registered viewers will be able to download personalized documentation of attendance right from the webinar console. 
 
Registration is required for all viewers, including individuals and groups.*
To continue to provide free programs on important topics, we ask that all viewers register prior to viewing. 


*Questions or group attendance requests:

Please email anamembershipwebinars@ana.org

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ANA's Overcoming Bullies During Your Early Years as a Nurse!

Have you started your nursing career within the last four years?

Don't miss out on this exceptional webinar designed to give you essential strategies to tackle and overcome workplace bullying. Register now and empower yourself with the tools you need to thrive!

In today’s stress-filled healthcare environment, workplace bullying is an unfortunate reality that disproportionately affects newly licensed nurses. This is not acceptable, and American Nurses Association is here to help. As a nurse just beginning your career, you may have found yourself the target of harmful behaviors that can severely undermine your confidence and well-being. The repercussions of such bullying are far-reaching, leading to significant declines in both physical and psychological health. This not only diminishes job satisfaction but also contributes to higher staff turnover rates, creating a ripple effect that impacts the entire organization.

This webinar is FREE for both ANA members and non-members.

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Registration is required for all viewers, including individuals and groups.*
To continue to provide free programs on important topics, we ask that all viewers register prior to viewing. 


*Questions or group attendance requests:
Please email anamembershipwebinars@ana.org

 

Additional Resources for Pre-licensure Nursing Students

 
 

Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, or “The Code”, is a vital tool for all nurses now and in the future. It supports all nurses, from students to Chief Nursing Officers (CNO), in providing consistently respectful, humane, and dignified care.

Read More About the Code

VNA Career Center

Finding the right job in nursing has never been easier. Search for the position that best matches your talents and needs, post your résumé, and apply.

Explore the VNA Nurses Career Center

Virginia Nursing Students' Association (VSNA)

The Virginia Nursing Students’ Association is a student-managed organization representing future nurses from over 75 nursing education programs throughout the commonwealth.

Learn More About VNSA

Get Involved with Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation!

The Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Grand Challenge is a social movement designed to transform the health of the nation by supporting nurses to take positive action to improve health.

Join the Challenge!