Collette Health Acquires Virtual Nursing Academy™ to Accelerate Virtual Care Implementation for Healthcare Organizations

Industry-leading virtual care platform expands capabilities with premier virtual nursing education program

NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collette Health, the only virtual care platform that unifies virtual observation, virtual nursing, and workforce augmentation into one scalable solution, today announced its acquisition of the Virtual Nursing Academy (VNA), the premier comprehensive online program designed to educate and enable organizations to build, launch, and optimize industry-leading virtual care delivery models.

This strategic acquisition significantly expands Collette Health's capabilities, creating an integrated pathway that combines best-in-class virtual care technology with expert-led education and implementation guidance.

Bonnie Clipper DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FAAN, founder of the Virtual Nursing Academy, will continue to lead VNA operations and serve as a strategic advisor.  The acquisition builds on the successful collaboration between Collette Health and Dr. Clipper to advance industry-leading virtual care solutions.

Comprehensive Virtual Care Ecosystem Under One Roof

Through this acquisition, Collette Health becomes the only virtual care provider to offer a complete implementation ecosystem—combining proven technology, clinical expertise, and comprehensive education under one integrated platform. Healthcare organizations implementing Collette Health's unified virtual care platform will now have direct access to the Virtual Nursing Academy's carefully curated educational program, delivered through its cutting-edge, on-demand learning platform.

"This strategic acquisition represents a pivotal moment in healthcare delivery," said Dr. Clipper. "By joining Collette Health, we can provide a robust foundation that empowers nursing teams and nurse leaders to build sustainable virtual care programs while advancing patient care through technology-enabled solutions."

 By combining premier virtual nursing education with proven technology, the acquisition creates an unprecedented resource specifically designed to support nurse leaders in implementing and scaling virtual nursing programs.

Doubling Down on Virtual Care Success

"One of the biggest barriers we've seen isn't the technology—it's education and change management, said Holly Miller, CEO of Collette Health. "That's why our approach goes beyond the platform itself. We're committed to empowering and supporting healthcare systems through the entire journey, giving clinical leaders the confidence and clarity to successfully implement virtual nursing at scale."

The Virtual Nursing Academy's proven curriculum guides organizations through the complete virtual care implementation journey, covering strategic planning, pilot development, and governance frameworks to ensure successful enterprise-wide scaling.

Strengthening Clinical Implementation

This acquisition eliminates the gap between implementation and success. While many healthcare organizations struggle with virtual care adoption due to a lack of implementation expertise, Collette Health clients will now have access to industry-leading education and guidance, integrated directly into their technology deployment.

Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Collette Health, emphasizes how the acquisition strengthens the company's clinical leadership capabilities. "Virtual nursing represents a fundamental shift in care delivery that requires both technological sophistication and deep clinical understanding. Acquiring the Virtual Nursing Academy ensures that every healthcare organization we work with has access to the clinical expertise and educational resources necessary to implement successful virtual care models."

Healthcare organizations no longer need to navigate virtual care implementation alone. With technology, education, and clinical expertise seamlessly integrated, Collette Health clients can focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

About the Virtual Nursing Academy

The Virtual Nursing Academy is the premier, comprehensive online program designed to educate and enable organizations to build, launch, and optimize industry-leading virtual care delivery models. Through its on-demand learning platform, the Virtual Nursing Academy delivers innovative educational programs tailored to meet the needs of evolving care models, enabling hospital teams to access carefully curated content in a convenient, self-paced format.

About Collette Health

Collette Health helps hospitals keep patients safe and staff supported through one versatile virtual care platform.  The integrated system combines virtual observation, virtual nursing, and workforce engagement through a single hardware, software, and user interface—eliminating complexity and maximizing efficiency.

Ranked #1 in the 2025 Best in KLAS Virtual Sitting & Nursing category, Collette Health's cloud-first architecture uses 20× less network bandwidth than competitors. The approach is built by clinicians, proven in hospitals, and scaled with measurable and replicable results.

Collette Health partners with 170+ hospitals nationwide, powering more than 15 million observation hours. Each year the integrated platform helps prevent 100,000+ patient falls and generates $3.5 billion in savings through safer care, stronger staff retention, and smarter workflows.

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SOURCE Collette Health LLC