Announcements

🎤 Featuring Cathy Ivory, PhD, NI‑BC, NEA‑BC, FAAN, FAMIA (Vanderbilt Health)

✅ Evidence‑based problem solving
✅ Searchable clinical questions
✅ Applying literature to tech decisions

💡 This activity is eligible for Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours

I wanted to share a quick reminder about an exciting opportunity available to all of our TN ANIA chapter members- scholarship funding!

If you’ve been considering applying, this is your ~sign~ to go for it! These scholarships are designed to support you- your education, professional growth, and goals- and best of all…it’s FREE money. 🎉

You can find the scholarship links on our TN ANIA webpage, or you can access them directly using the links below.

2026 TN ANIA Chapter Renewal Application

2026 TN ANIA Chapter Scholarship Application for ANCC Informatics Nursing Board Certification

⏰ Important: The window for Q2 applications closes on June 22, so be sure to submit your application before the deadline!
📣 Good news: Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 30.

If you have any questions or need guidance with the application, please don’t hesitate to reach out- I’m happy to help.

Let’s make the most of what’s available to us!

The ANIA SE Education Committee is excited to present Connected Voices - Aligning Clinical, Operational and IT Stakeholders with Jesus A. Diaz MBA, MSN, RN, LSSGB, Director, Nursing Informatics & Training at Memorial Healthcare System.

📅 Date: June 11
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
📍 Format: Live Webinar - Registration required! 

Effective healthcare delivery depends on strong alignment between clinical, operational, and information technology stakeholders. In this informative session, participants will explore strategies to improve communication, foster collaboration, and drive successful outcomes across interdisciplinary teams.

One free CEU will be provided - Sponsored by Nurse Career Consulting

TN ANIA is excited to welcome Emily Barey from Epic as our guest speaker on May 12th from 6:30–7:30 PM!
Emily brings a unique and powerful perspective on informatics in the vendor world—where clinical insight meets large-scale technology innovation. If you’ve ever wondered how decisions are made behind the scenes in the systems we use every day, this is your chance to find out.
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and expand your perspective on what’s possible in nursing informatics.

📅 May 12th | ⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM

A quick reminder that April 27, 2026 is the deadline to submit your speaker abstracts for the upcoming ANIA National Conference. Our chapter has a strong history of innovation, and we would love to see Tennessee well represented on the national stage.

Whether you’re highlighting a successful project, sharing lessons learned, or presenting new ideas, your voice adds value to our profession.

If you need support or have questions as you prepare your submission, you can reach out to tnaniapresidentelect@gmail.com.

Please join us for our upcoming member meeting on March 24^th, 2026 from 6:30 PM -7:30 PM CST via Microsoft Teams.

This open session will be a great opportunity to connect, network, and share ideas as we continue growing our chapter. Bring your questions, insights, and any opportunities you’d like to discuss—we want to hear from you!

Click here to join the meeting   Join the meeting now [teams.microsoft.com]

Meeting ID: 291 440 328 889

Passcode: UL7hG2hv

Dial in by phone

+1 615-601-3460,,659643185# United States, Nashville

Phone conference ID: 659 643 185# 

Save the Date – April Membership Meeting

Tuesday, April 28^th

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST via Microsoft Teams (Meeting link will be shared closer to the date.)

Topic: Nursing Informatics Beyond the Bedside

We’re excited to feature dynamic speakers who will share valuable perspectives on informatics roles beyond traditional clinical settings—definitely a session you don’t want to miss!

Looking forward to connecting with you all!