Virginia Nursing Workforce Center
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  • About
    • About Us
    • Board & Staff
  • Events
    • VNWC Summit
  • Programs & Incentives
    • Coming Soon
  • Data
  • Contact

Welcome to the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center

Our Purpose
What We Do

Our Purpose

Our Background

The Virginia Nursing Workforce Center (VNWC) was established in 2026 as an initiative of the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority (VHWDA). The Center is committed to ensuring a qualified, sustainable, and diverse nursing workforce to meet the health needs of all Virginians.

Our Vision

A future where every Virginian has access to high-quality care supported by an empowered nursing workforce.

Our Mission

To support the health and wellness of Virginia’s residents by ensuring an adequate, qualified nursing workforce through data-driven planning, collaboration, and innovative strategies.

Our Goals

  1. Collect and analyze workforce data to identify gaps and forecast needs.
  2. Collaborate with nursing stakeholders to align strategies and build consensus.
  3. Effectively administer nursing incentive programs.
  4. Promote diversity and leadership development within the nursing profession.

CORE FUNCTIONS OF VNWC

DATA & RESEARCH

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Collect, analyze, and publish data on supply, demand, workforce demographics, salaries, reasons for leaving, and outmigration.

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EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Partner with nursing schools and employers to expand training capacity, support clinical education, and pilot innovative education models.

Scholarships & Loan Repayment

POLICY & COLLABORATION

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH

Engage state leaders, healthcare providers, and educators to develop policy strategies and align on workforce solutions.

Meet Our Advisory Board

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH

Educate students and the public about nursing careers; promote safe and supportive workplaces.

Upcoming Events

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VNWC is an initiative of VHWDA


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