Andrea Vanorio, DNP, RN
Educational Background
- DNP Nursing Practice, Keiser University
- Post-Master Certificate Nursing Education, Walden University
- Post-Master Certificate Nursing Informatics, Walden University
- MSN Leadership and Management, Walden University
- AS Science, Midway College
Professional Experience
Assistant Associate Vice Chancellor of Nursing, University Department Chair Undergraduate Nursing, and Nursing Administrator for Accreditation and Compliance. Over 25 years of leadership experience in nursing education and healthcare. Former Director of Nursing Programs, Dean of Nursing, Program Chair, Assistant Professor, and Director of Clinical Nursing Lab Director. Leads accreditation, curriculum, assessment, faculty development, and strategic planning initiatives across Keiser nursing programs. Opened in Kentucky a new ASN Program in 2010 as the Program Chair. Director of Nursing in Long Term Care, Assistant Director of Nursing in Behavioral Health and Rehabilitation, and Medical Surgical Nurse in acute care and behavioral health.
Dynamic and visionary doctoral-prepared nursing executive with more than 25 years of progressively responsible leadership experience spanning higher education, healthcare administration, nursing workforce development, accreditation and regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, curriculum development, faculty development, student and faculty retention, program management, NCLEX success strategies, simulation initiatives, and strategic planning. Proven success leading complex, multi-campus nursing education enterprises and driving organizational excellence through collaborative leadership, evidence-based decision making, and a commitment to academic quality and student success.
“Excellence is not an event; it is the daily commitment to doing what is right for students, faculty, and the profession we serve.” – Andrea Vanorio
Research & Areas of Interest
- ACEN Peer Evaluator
- Florida Nurses Association
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Informatics
