What VNA Alumni Are Saying:
Natalie BaggioChief Nurse Executive & SVP Clinical OperationsCorewell Health South
The coach's expertise in operational strategy and nursing leadership has empowered our organizations to embrace innovation and improve patient care and workplace efficiency. The Virtual Nursing Academy provided our team with insights that strengthened our approach, reinforcing our commitment to effective and innovative care delivery.
Kara TomlinsonExecutive Director System Care Delivery & InnovationNebraska Medicine
My experience with the Virtual Nursing Academy has been instrumental in shaping our organization's virtual nurse strategy. The learning sessions, coaching sessions, and content have provided invaluable insights that have directly addressed the challenges we're tackling within our organization. The coaches played a pivotal role in guiding me through the decision-making process, prompting me to consider aspects I might have overlooked and encouraging me to reflect on the reasoning behind our choices.
Heather CrouchVirtual Health Manager, Virtual StrategyEast Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Thanks to the Virtual Nursing Academy, I feel confident in my ability to spearhead the development and implementation of a virtual care program for both our patients and staff. I am eager to leverage the knowledge I have gained to enhance access to healthcare services, improve patient outcomes, and streamline workflows within our organization.
Sara WernerTelemedicine Program ManagerHuntsville Hospital
Attending the virtual nursing academy was a supportive and collaborative experience. The coaching team delivered real-world, actionable steps that we can apply as we develop our virtual nursing program. The course instructors are true experts in the field, providing individualized coaching and asking critical questions to help work through virtual nurse challenges. This course also presented opportunities to engage with and learn from other nursing leaders across various organizations, fostering a rich environment for exchanging ideas, strategies, and best practices.
Heidi WrightChief Nursing OfficerHalifax Health
I am happy that I participated in the Virtual Nurse Academy. Our facilitators, Claudia and Amy, were excellent. I enjoyed networking and brainstorming with fellow nurse leaders. We are all in the same boat in regards to learning to think outside of the box with nursing care. Having this opportunity to bounce ideas off each other, troubleshooting and sharing best practices has been invaluable to me.
April NothhelferAssistant DirectorCommunity Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
The Virtual Nurse Academy team of experts provides such a great support system...and with their guidance and the invaluable resources available, I feel prepared to move forward with our virtual nursing program.
Christina CookPatient Care Services Manager, AmbulatoryChildren’s Hospital of Los Angeles
The Virtual Nursing Academy opened my eyes to the vast potential for use of such a platform in the ever-changing healthcare arena and how we can better reach our patients and families. The tools and sessions created to develop business plans, how to approach barriers and best prepare for a roll out of such a project was invaluable. Thank you to the entire team who guided us in our thoughts and ideas on how we could potentially utilize such a service for our organizations.