Announcements

  • ❌ TN ANIA On The Road: Memphis Event Cancellation

    By: Andie Jones Andie Jones , 11 days ago

    Due to unforeseen logistical issues with the venue, we must cancel the TN ANIA On The Road: Memphis Edition meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 

    The good news is that we are actively working to reschedule this event for Fall 2026. 🍂 Once plans have been finalized, we will share an update with the chapter, including the new date, location, and agenda details. We look forward to bringing everyone together in Memphis later this year and appreciate your patience as we finalize arrangements!

    📚 CE Opportunity for July

    🤖 Practical Applications of Microsoft Copilot

    📅 Date: July 29, 2026
    🕖 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
    💻 Location: Virtual

    This educational opportunity is being brought to you by the Maryland/Virginia ANIA Chapter in partnership with Microsoft. 🎉

    AI is moving fast, but how do you actually use it in nursing informatics?

    Join Robin Murray, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, for a practical session on using Microsoft Copilot across healthcare workflows. Participants will:

    ✅ Explore real-world healthcare applications of AI
    ✅ Learn prompting strategies that improve AI results
    ✅ Discover practical techniques to support quality initiatives and governance
    ✅ Gain insights into more efficient knowledge work and workflow optimization

    Whether you're new to AI or already using Copilot, you'll leave with ideas you can put into practice immediately.

    🤝 Sponsored by Microsoft

    🔗 Register Here:
    https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iz02nJJ-QVGp3h5w_BTztA

    Thank you for your continued support of TN ANIA and your commitment to advancing nursing informatics throughout Tennessee. We look forward to connecting with you soon and sharing more information about the rescheduled Memphis event. 🎉

  • 📢 TN ANIA Chapter Meeting – June 23, 2026

    By: Andie Jones Andie Jones , one month ago

    You are invited to join us for the upcoming TN ANIA Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 6:30-7:30 PM CST.

    This session, “Evidence‑Informed Informatics and Thinking Differently About Technology Decisions,” will focus on practical approaches to applying evidence‑based thinking in informatics and technology decision‑making.

    🎤 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

  • Don’t Miss Out on FREE Scholarship Money! 💸

    By: Andie Jones Andie Jones , one month ago

    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!

  • ANIA Webinar: Connecting Voices- Aligning Clinical, Operational, and IT Stakeholders

    By: Andie Jones Andie Jones , one month ago
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    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

  • Member Meeting - May 12, 2026

    By: Andie Jones Andie Jones , 3 months ago
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    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