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
2026 VACNS conference call for abstracts, posters, and conference details.
Posted by Jennifer Bath
The VaCNS Finance Committee is seeking a VaCNS member to complete the 2025 Financial Audit. Our goal is to complete the audit by the end of the...
Posted by Jennifer Bath
Events
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:00am ET
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00am ET
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00am ET
Job Opportunities
Posting Date11/17/20252175 Tomlynn St, Richmond, Virginia, 23230-3316, United States of AmericaMake a meaningful impact in acute care...
Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool - Variable ShiftsYour experience mattersWythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a...
Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical EducatorSchedule: Day shiftJob Location Type: In PersonYour experience mattersSovah Health - Martinsville, VA is a...
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