Virginia Commonwealth University

NAFA – Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates

 

Conferences and meetings

Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates CRNA seminars and continuing education programs begin with the yearly Summit at Snowshoe Mountain in February and the annual Anesthesia Seminar on Hilton Head Island in June. In November, travel to historic Williamsburg, Va., for our annual Anesthesia Conference.Finally, in December travel to Walt Disney World’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts for NAFA’s annual Walt Disney World Anesthesia Meeting.

In addition to our land-based education opportunities, be sure to take a peek at our cruise seminars scheduled for 2012. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact NAFA at (804) 828-6734 or by e-mail at nafa@vcu.edu.

Download the 2012 calendar [PDF]

Upcoming events

Summit at Snowshoe Mountain

Summit at Snowshoe Mountain
February 29 - March 3, 2012
Surrounded by a national forest, Snowshoe Mountain is perfectly situated in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. With 60 slopes to test your skills and a convenient location just a day’s drive from major cities — such as Charlotte, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; Raleigh, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; and Columbus, Ohio — Snowshoe ranks among the best winter resorts on the East Coast.

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Hilton Head, S.C.

26th Annual Anesthesia Seminar
May 30 – June 2, 2012
Hilton Head Island, the largest of the barrier islands off the coast of South Carolina, offers breathtaking ocean views, palm-lined fairways, sun-warmed beaches, endless sporting opportunities, gourmet dining and exclusive shopping. The island’s charm, history and natural beauty blend to make it a desirable location to combine an enriching continuing education program with pleasure and relaxation.

Register for the 25th Annual Anesthesia Seminar »

Abingdon Va

NAFA's Anesthesia Symposium and Song
Sept. 14 – 16, 2012
The meeting is set to coincide with one of the regions premier musical events “Bristol’s “Rhythm & Roots Reunion” This event isn’t just a music festival; it’s an infectious, three-day music experience, bursting with creative passion, electricity, and soul.  From September 14-16, 2012, State Street in historic Downtown Bristol, TN/VA is amped to the beat of Appalachia’s past, present, and future. It digs down deep into the roots of traditional Appalachian sound and lifts its branches to new heights–and it all happens in the heart of The Birthplace of Country Music.  From country music to blue grass to R&B and soul, Rhythm and Roots has it all on over 20 stages!

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Williamsburg, Va.

36th Annual Anesthesia Conference
Nov 5. - Nov. 8, 2012
Visit the world’s largest living history museum in Williamsburg, Va., the restored 18th-century capital of Britain’s largest, wealthiest and most populous outpost of empire in the New World. NAFA’s 36th Annual Anesthesia Conference features a variety of clinical lectures for the practicing anesthetist. This year, we are offering meeting participants the opportunity to attend a pre-conference ACLS workshop. We have assembled a faculty of experts and are pleased to have secured Janice Izlar, AANA president elect, to provide an AANA Presidential Update.

Walt Disney World, Fla.

31st Annual Anesthesia Meeting
Nov. 26-Nov. 29, 2012
Join NAFA in a beautiful New England atmosphere of seaside-styled hotels from the late 1800s, where Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts welcome guests into a nautical world of hardwood floors, brass fittings and luxurious accommodations. A world-class faculty has been assembled to offer four days of continuing education in diverse and clinically relevant anesthesia topics.

Save the dates

2013

27th Annual Anesthesia Seminar
May 29-June 1, 2013
Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa

37th Annual Anesthesia Conference in Williamsburg
November 4 - 7, 2013
Williamsburg Lodge

32nd Annual Anesthesia Meeting
December 2 - 5, 2013
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort

Please note that schedules, times and venues are subject to change.