Welcome to the VACNS Website!
The VaCNS exists to enhance and promote the unique, high-value contribution of the Clinical Nurse Specialist to the health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and community; to promote and advance the practice of nursing; and respond to the rapidly changing health care arena and challenges facing Clinical Nurse Specialists in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia Beach, VA
April 17th - 18th, 2026
Recent News & Announcements
SAVE THE DATE! The VACNS annual conference dates are set and we are looking for poster presenters and podium presenters!! See the attached flyer...
Posted by Michelle Milburn
Virginia voters will vote for the House of Delegates, Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General in 2025. Click the link below to view all the...
Posted by Sarah Taylor in Legislative Update
Events
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:00am ET
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am ET
Job Opportunities
Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Warrenton, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty:...
Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty:...
Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Newport News, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty:...
On-Demand CE Activities
Designed to be completed on your own schedule this intensive training course is a must for ALL nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, legal nurse consultants, nurse educators, and ri
Offers 24.5 CE credits
Available until December 31, 2025
Imagine you are taking care of your patient and suddenly grasp that an emergency situation is unfolding. Do you know what to do?
Offers 18.75 CE credits
Available until December 31, 2025
This eLearning course includes UNLIMITED access to the latest content according to the 2025 CCRN Test Plan.
Clinical topics: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Acute Heart Failure, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Anemia of CKD, Autoimmune Disorders, Bleeding Disorders, Cardiovascular Disease, COPD, Diabetes, Health Literacy, Heart Disease, Hepatitis, Infectious Disease, Kidney Disease, Metabolic Disorders, Nephrology, PAH (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension), Pulmonary Fibrosis, Respiratory, Stroke
Offers 12.0 contact hours
Available until May 28, 2026