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
VaCNS, The Dept of Health Professions and the Board of Nursing are reviewing Regulations Governing the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered...
Posted by Sarah Taylor in Legislative Update
Events
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00am ET
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am ET
Job Opportunities
Job Type: Full Time, NightsYour experience mattersCentra Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery...
IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a RN? At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, you come first. HCA Healthcare has...
IntroductionExperience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an...
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
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
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