THE EVENT IS @ CAPACITY. REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED, NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION OR WALK-INS ARE ACCEPTED!

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

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

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE

Day 1 - Friday, September 22, 2023

12:30 pm* - 3:30 pm – (*updated earlier start time)

Diversity CRNA Meet & Greet

VCU College of Health Professions Building

Room: Auditorium

900 E. Leigh Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Attire: Casual

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Day 2 - Saturday, September 23, 2023

7:30 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast*

Diversity CRNA Information Session | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

VCU College of Health Professions Building

Room: Auditorium

900 E. Leigh Street

Richmond, VA 23219

*Lunch will be served around noon

Attire: Business (preferred)

*Continental breakfast and lunch will be held in the Larrick Center, 900 Turpin Street (across from VCU CHP).

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Day 3 - Sunday, September 24, 2023

Continental Breakfast 7:00 am – 7:45 am* | Group Instructions 7:45 am – 8:00 am*

Simulation Lab Workshop Experience | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

VCU College of Health Professions Building

900 E. Leigh Street

Richmond, VA 23219

*Lunch will be served at 11:30 am

Attire: Scrubs or comfortable clothes with sneakers

*Continental breakfast, group instructions, and lunch will be held in the Larrick Center, 900 Turpin Street (across from VCU CHP).

Participating Nurse Anesthesia Programs & Directors

• Virginia Commonwealth University - Brenda Wands, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA
• University of Cincinnati - Beth Ann Clayton, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN
• Old Dominion University - Adrienne Hartgerink, DNP, CRNA, FAANA 
• Florida International University - Yasmine Campbell, DNP, CRNA, CNE, CHSE

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