Embracing the Power of Nurses™ at Virginia Nurses Spring Conference

Famey Lockwood
Mar 12
2 min read

The VNA has planned another fabulous event for Nurses at the Virginia Nurses Spring Conference April 22-23, 2026

Every day, nurses advocate, lead, and transform patient care …

The Virginia Nurses Spring Conference is planned for You

April 22-23, 2026 … Virtual | Live

Advancing the Voice of Nursing in Virginia:

The VNA has planned another fabulous event for Nurses. This spring, nurses across Virginia will come together for the Virginia Nurses Association Spring Conference, April 22-23, 2026. Look to be inspired, grow in leadership, and celebrate the impact of nursing in healthcare. The conference offers an opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the issues shaping the future of nursing in Virginia.

Why attend --- you might ask?

🏆 Champion Nursing: Amplify your professional voice

🏆 Professional Growth: Personally and for the profession

🏆 Strengthen your leadership: Grow your career and advance your leadership skills

🏆 Networking opportunities: Forge meaningful connections with nursing leaders and peers

🏆 CNE Credits: always a benefit

Professional Growth:

📚 Keynote Address, Day 1: Empowering the Profession: Necessary Attributes for Effective Impact

Tim Porter-O'Grady, DM, EdD, ScD(h), APRN, FAAN, FACCWS, GCNS-BC, CWCN, CFCN

📚 Keynote Address, Day 2: Keynote Address: The Power of Nurses During Challenging Times

Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN

📚 And always:

Rapid-Fire Presentation (15 minutes): Share key insights, best practices, or innovative projects in a concise, engaging format.

What/Who is the VNA?

🌟 The Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) is the professional organization that represents and supports registered nurses across the Commonwealth of Virginia. VNA advances the nursing profession by promoting high standards of practice, advocating for nurses and patients in health policy, and providing education, leadership development, and networking opportunities for nurses at every stage of their careers.

RN☤ Nurses are the largest component of the health and care workforce