Collette Health Acquires VNA: The New Standard for Scaling Virtual Nursing Programs

Collette Health’s acquisition of the Virtual Nursing Academy (VNA) marks a major milestone in the evolution of virtual care delivery. By uniting best-in-class technology with comprehensive education and clinical expertise, Collette Health has created a complete ecosystem that empowers healthcare organizations to build and sustain successful virtual care programs without having to navigate the complexities of implementation alone.

Known for its unified platform that supports virtual observation, virtual nursing, and workforce augmentation, Collette Health has expanded its capabilities beyond technology through this acquisition. The integration transforms the company from a technology vendor into the only virtual care provider offering a fully realized implementation ecosystem. This new model combines proven technology, clinical expertise led by VNA founder Dr. Bonnie Clipper, and VNA’s cutting-edge, on-demand learning platform. Dr. Clipper, who will continue to lead VNA operations as a strategic advisor, described the acquisition as a pivotal moment in healthcare delivery—one that ensures technology-enabled care remains firmly rooted in practical clinical knowledge, empowering nursing teams to develop sustainable virtual care programs.

The move also addresses one of the most persistent challenges in virtual care adoption: the gap between technology deployment and real-world success. Collette Health CEO Holly Miller noted that the primary barrier to effective virtual care has never been technology itself, but rather the lack of education and structured change management. By integrating VNA’s educational resources directly into its platform, Collette Health eliminates the need for healthcare organizations to juggle separate vendors and consultants. Clients now receive both the technological infrastructure and the educational framework required to drive adoption and scale.

The VNA curriculum provides a structured approach to implementing virtual care across an organization, beginning with strategic planning and governance to define the program’s vision, followed by pilot development to ensure early initiatives are scalable and effective, and finally enterprise-wide scaling with the governance frameworks needed to optimize the model across entire health systems. By embedding this framework into its offerings, Collette Health gives clinical leaders the confidence and clarity to successfully implement and expand virtual nursing programs far beyond the initial deployment phase.

The integration also strengthens Collette Health’s clinical foundation, a critical factor for success in any virtual care initiative. Clients gain access to expert-led guidance from seasoned nurse leaders like Dr. Clipper, ensuring workflows align with best clinical practices. The partnership also enhances workforce enablement, preparing nursing teams to fully leverage virtual tools and practice at the top of their license. As Christine Gall, Chief Nursing Officer at Collette Health, emphasized, virtual nursing represents a fundamental shift in how care is delivered—one that demands both advanced technology and deep clinical insight. Through the acquisition of the Virtual Nursing Academy, Collette Health has positioned itself as a leader in delivering not just virtual care technology, but a complete, sustainable model for transforming modern healthcare delivery.