Ms. Cooling provides leadership that enhances the role of nursing and advanced practice at OSF. She oversees advanced practice providers across all clinical areas, partnering with the CMO to drive clinical alignment, quality and safety. She is also accountable for the OSF College of Health Sciences and the OSF Nursing Innovation Hub, where she champions education, research and workforce development. A dedicated OSF leader since 1997, she has advanced through numerous roles, established an advanced practice provider fellowship, expanded advanced practice opportunities and facilitated participation in the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. She directed a $500,000 capacity-building grant for the research institute to strengthen processes, governance and data resources while accelerating evidence adoption across care delivery. The APP fellowship, a 12-month transition-to-practice program with multiple specialty tracks, is an Health Resources and Services Administration award winner, boasting a 97% graduation rate and 100% placement rate.
