Faculty for Nursing Leadership Certification
Meet our faculty for the Nursing Leadership Certification Course.
Our expert faculty members bring extensive clinical experience and diverse perspectives to enhance your learning and ensure thorough exam preparation. Guided by their expertise and passion for mental health care, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to achieve certification success.
Dana Cook MSN, BA, RN, NI-BC, NPD-BC, PMH-BC
Dana Cook is a highly accomplished nursing leader with board certifications in Nursing Informatics (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 R. Nugent MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC, NPD-BC
