08/07/2026
As we continue our Preceptor Spotlight series, we're proud to introduce Dr. Kathy Moss, DNP, MBA, RN, PMP, NEA-BC, NI-BC, Senior Director of Nursing Informatics at Vanderbilt Health.
In her role, Dr. Moss leads Vanderbilt Nursing Informatics Services (VNIS), where nursing informaticists partner with frontline clinicians and leaders to optimize technology, improve workflows, and advance patient care. She shared what makes this work—and the role of nursing informatics students—so impactful:
"Vanderbilt Nursing Informatics Services partners with frontline clinicians and leaders across Nursing to optimize EHR and technology use in support of the nursing strategic plan and to help transform patient care.
Our nurse informaticists focus on leveraging technology to reduce documentation, cognitive, and workload burden for nurses while advancing patient safety and quality. Nursing informatics students are integral to this work during their practicum, with a front-row seat as we advance our AI strategy, strengthen data and analytics capabilities for nurse leaders, streamline documentation, improve usability, and support modern care models."
Under Dr. Moss's leadership, Vanderbilt Nursing Informatics Services is advancing initiatives such as ambient monitoring for falls prevention, ambient listening for nursing documentation, mobile device implementation, virtual care strategies, EHR optimization, and technology solutions that enhance both patient safety and the clinician experience.
We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Moss for serving as a VUSN Nursing Informatics preceptor. Her mentorship gives our students the opportunity to learn from an industry leader, contribute to meaningful informatics initiatives, and gain hands-on experience that prepares them to make an impact from day one.
This is the second feature in our Preceptor Spotlight series, and we're excited to continue introducing the exceptional preceptors who make our students' practicum experiences possible.
Thank you to all of our preceptors for investing your time, expertise, and mentorship in the next generation of nursing informatics leaders.
