Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN
Continuing Education / Nursing Coordinator
Wake Forest University
Alana Dodson holds a Masters in Business Administration with a specialization in Leadership from Averett University, a Bachelors in Science in Nursing from Averett University, and Associate Degree in Nursing from Patrick Henry Community College. As a Continuing Education Nursing Coordinator, she forges partnerships regionally and statewide to implement evidence-based professional development programs. Her clinical background includes roles as a Registered Nurse and Clinical Educator, where she provided compassionate care and ensured staff were practicing evidenced-based care. Alana Dodson's comprehensive education and diverse professional experience uniquely position her to drive impactful change and innovation in healthcare education and practice.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

To better suit the needs of our ever-changing educational landscape, we organized an in-person Interprofessional Collaborative Event intersecting the technological interests of the students with face-to-face problem solving. We designed and created a multi-phased virtual escape room to promote active learning as they encountered scenarios highlighting the intricate dynamics of healthcare delivery and the importance of interprofessional collaboration, particularly regarding social determinants of health, identification of bias, understanding each disciplines responsibilities for the patient,…