Diversity CRNA Info Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop @ VCU, September 22 – 24, 2023

Interested in becoming a Nurse Anesthetist? Learn how to improve and boost your application BEFORE you apply by attending this in-person event!

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Edwin Aroke, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN

(PhD Program Director, University of Alabama at Birmingham)

Dr. Edwin Aroke, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN (Tenured Associate Professor, PhD Program Director, NIH Racial Pain Disparities Researcher, University of Alabama at Birmingham) keynote on CRNAs of color to PhD pathway pipeline and importance of health and racial disparities research.

During this 3-Day in-person event, you will …….

  • Learn comprehensive information about the admissions process, clinical expectations, and simulation preparation
  • Learn the true rigors of a program
  • Get valuable tips on personal statement construction
  • Learn the importance of shadowing a Nurse Anesthetist
  • RN Interview Prep with Nurse Anesthesia Faculty
  • Learn aspects of DNP/DNAP scholarly projects
  • Navigating Nurse Anesthesia Program Websites
  • Tips on balancing family and finances
  • Opportunity to network with Nurse Anesthesia Faculty, Nurse Anesthetists, and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists from across the country

DAY 1 – MEET & GREET

Friday, September 22, 2023  |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM  – (Light Refreshments)

VCU College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298

DAY 2 – INFORMATION SESSION

Saturday, September 23, 2023   |   8:00 AM – 4:00 PM – (Continental Breakfast & Lunch)

VCU College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298

DAY 3 – SIMULATION LAB EXPERIENCE

Sunday, September 24, 2023  |   7:30 AM – 3:30 PM – (Continental Breakfast & Lunch)

VCU College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298:

Participating Nurse Anesthesia Programs & Directors

  • Virginia Commonwealth University – Brenda Wands, PhD, MBA, CRNA, CHSE
  • University of Cincinnati – Beth Ann Clayton, DNP, CRNA, FAAN
  • Old Dominion University – Adrienne Hartgerink, DNP, CRNA 
  • Florida International University – Jorge Valdes, DNP, CRNA, APRN, PhDc

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All nurses will receive a signed Certificate of Completion after the end of the program event!

Must upload your proof of COVID-19 booster at the time of registration.