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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
Full Conference Agenda Now Available The NACNS 2026 Annual Conference—Collaborate—will be a transformational professional development opportunity...
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AONL Conference Scholarship Opportunity Posted 37 minutes ago by Kristie Burnette This announcement has 1 attachment: 2026 Announcement...
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Events
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm ET
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm ET
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8:00am ET
Job Opportunities
Posting Date01/24/2026155 Holt Garrison PKWYSuite 310, Danville, Virginia, 24540-5947, United States of AmericaMake a real impact—every day. As a...
Job DescriptionThe professional registered nurse (RN) plans, coordinates, and manages the care provided to assigned patients and practices under...
Job DescriptionThe Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients'...
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, 2026
In educational partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine, this course offers a robust curriculum focused on the practical application of evidence-based nutrition in nursing.
Clinical topics: Nutrition, Pediatrics, Primary Care
Offers 50.0 contact hours
Available until July 23, 2026
Do you ever feel frustrated when trying to care for a Spanish speaking patient? You want to share important information with them but you don’t have the right words to cross the language barrier.
Offers 16.5 contact hours
Available until December 31, 2026