Faculty for Nursing Leadership Certification

Dana Cook is a highly accomplished nursing leader with board certifications including Nursing Informatics - Board Certified (NI-BC), Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC), and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC). She currently serves as a Nursing Practice Leader at a large university health system, where she has led transformative work across both Nursing Informatics and Behavioral Health Services.

Dana is deeply committed to advancing professional development and evidence-based practice in nursing. She is a frequently invited speaker at national conferences, with presentations spanning evidence-based practice journeys, de-escalation techniques, and the impact of transformational leadership on certification success. She also mentors doctoral students and serves as a catalyst for ongoing professional growth within the nursing community. Dana is passionate about shaping the future of nursing through innovation, education, and compassionate leadership.

Amy is a highly experienced nurse executive with a career spanning clinical care, education, professional development, and executive leadership. She currently serves as Vice President of Nursing at a small hospital and as an onsite director and associate professor at a nursing school. Board certified in multiple specialties, Amy has led system-wide initiatives in nursing education and workforce advancement.

An active member of national nursing organizations, she has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to mentoring future nurses while continuing to support her community through volunteer service and faculty roles.