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
Newsweek: What Degrees Not Being Classified as ‘Professional’ Mean for Student Loans The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has updated its...
Posted in Legislative Update
2026 VACNS conference call for abstracts, posters, and conference details.
Posted by Jennifer Bath
Events
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8:00am ET
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00am ET
Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:30am ET
Job Opportunities
Posting Date12/11/20251800 Camelot DriveSuite 100, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454, United States of AmericaMake a real impact—every day.As a...
ChenMed is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care for a nursing job in Newport News, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty:...
Description IntroductionAre you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery we support our...
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