Amy Garcia

Amy Garcia, DNP, MSN, RN, FAAN, is a Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Practice and Community Engagement at the University of Kansas School of Nursing. She holds leadership roles in nursing education, policy, and healthcare informatics, with expertise in nurse staffing optimization, healthcare safety, and interprofessional collaboration. Her professional background includes executive roles at Cerner Corporation, American Nurses Association, and National Association of School Nurses, focusing on policy development, clinical systems improvement, and workforce management.

Dr. Garcia's research emphasizes nursing value measurement, big data applications in healthcare, and evidence-based staffing practices. She has authored over 35 peer-reviewed publications on topics such as patient acuity, electronic health record utilization, and safe patient handling standards. Notable contributions include founding the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center and technical writing for ANA's national standards on patient mobility safety.

• Education:
  • AA in Radiologic Technology, Hutchinson Community Junior College
  • BSN and MSN in Nursing, Wichita State University
  • DNP in Nursing Leadership, American Sentinel University
• Affiliations:
  • Licensed in Kansas and multi-state RN licensure
  • Chair, Sigma Theta Tau Delta Chapter (2021–Present)
  • Member, American Medical Informatics Association (2017–Present)

Her work bridges academic, clinical, and industry sectors to advance nursing's role in healthcare innovation and workforce sustainability. Recent research trends highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and addressing healthcare disparities through technology and policy advocacy.