Earn your DNAP.
At VCU, we train Registered Nurses to administer anesthesia across a variety of fast-changing healthcare environments. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, professionals must be prepared to deal swiftly with changes in technology and healthcare, our aging and diverse population, and always have a focus on improving quality and keeping patients safe.
Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates (NAFA)
For over 40 years, NAFA has been the continuing education conference of choice for CRNAs around the country. Led by the VCU Department of Nurse Anesthesia, NAFA offers nationally known speakers, exciting travel destinations, and delivers the highest Quality, Value, and Service available to anesthesia providers. We also now offer online learning through NAFA Now.
Learn the stories of VCU Nurse Anesthesia.
The Department of Nurse Anesthesia at VCU is a recognized leader within the Nurse Anesthesia specialty. We have pioneered the development of a national patient safety curriculum, utilizing state-of-the-art simulation technology as well as other cutting-edge initiatives to improve anesthesia care. We created MakingPatientSafetyReal.vcu.edu as a place to share the stories of our students, alumni and faculty.
Recent News
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Tim Newell, DNAP, CRNA ('14/'15)
Oct 19, 2018
Congratulations to VCU alumnus, Tim Newell, DNAP, CRNA ('14/'15) who is the newly elected Director of VANA District 5!
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Two Alumni create Endowment
Sep 22, 2017
The APEX Anesthesia Review Endowment fund!
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Beverly George-Gay Scholarship Fund
Sep 22, 2017
Beverly George-Gay Scholarship Fund
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