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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
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
Here's information about your candidate for VaCNS Treasurer. Welcome Sarra! Name: Sarra Wildermuth, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG She current works at ECU...
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Events
Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm ET
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 8:00am ET
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm ET
Job Opportunities
Posting Date10/21/202510360 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, Virginia, 23831-1426, United States of AmericaThis full-time RN role also offers a $5,000...
Posting Date10/21/202510360 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, Virginia, 23831-1426, United States of America$5,000 retention bonus is offered for this...
Posting Date08/08/202520 Medical Park Blvd, Petersburg, Virginia, 23803-9280, United States of America This full-time Nursing role offers a $5,000...
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
This eLearning course includes UNLIMITED access to the latest content according to the 2020 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
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