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Abrie Edwards, BSN, MHA

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Abrie Edwards is a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience spanning across clinical practice and administrative services. She developed clinical expertise working in various inpatient settings, including ICU, PACU, Medical/Surgical, endocrine/renal, and specialty clinics, before transitioning into leadership roles focused on quality improvement, clinical transformation, and data-driven performance management. Abrie has led enterprise-wide initiatives at major health systems, with a focus on value-based care strategies, and plays a key role in regulatory reporting for programs including MIPS, MA Stars, and MSSP. She earned her BSN from the University of Vermont and MHA from Champlain College. Abrie is also passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes and is pursuing a second Master’s degree in Information Technology. In addition to her clinical and operational work, Abrie has trained providers and care teams, facilitated quality improvement events, and served as faculty for a clinical residency program. Her combined experience in patient care, clinical operations, and health IT brings a grounded, systems-level perspective on healthcare delivery.

Education

BS in Nursing - University of Vermont
Master's in Healthcare Administration - Champlain College


Expertise

Nursing – Healthcare Admin

Abrie Edwards is a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience spanning across clinical practice and administrative services. She developed clinical expertise working in various inpatient settings, including ICU, PACU, Medical/Surgical, endocrine/renal, and specialty clinics, before transitioning into leadership roles focused on quality improvement, clinical transformation, and data-driven performance management. Abrie has led enterprise-wide initiatives at major health systems, with a focus on value-based care strategies, and plays a key role in regulatory reporting for programs including MIPS, MA Stars, and MSSP. She earned her BSN from the University of Vermont and MHA from Champlain College. Abrie is also passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes and is pursuing a second Master’s degree in Information Technology. In addition to her clinical and operational work, Abrie has trained providers and care teams, facilitated quality improvement events, and served as faculty for a clinical residency program. Her combined experience in patient care, clinical operations, and health IT brings a grounded, systems-level perspective on healthcare delivery.

Abrie's Advice for Future Students

The field of nursing is incredibly broad, and it’s OK if one area isn’t for you. Stay curious, ask questions, and continue to explore until you find work that fulfills you at the end of the day.

Check Out Abrie's Articles on Edumed:

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Healthcare Administration Certifications for Landing a Promotion
If you’re already working in healthcare administration and thinking about your next step, you’ve probably wondered what actually moves the needle when it comes to promotions. Experience matters, but in many organizations, credentials can play a real role in signaling readiness for leadership or specialized roles.
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Part-Time Online MHA Programs: Find Flexible, Convenient Learning Options
Part-time online MHA programs offer a way to earn a degree while continuing to work, but each program is unique in what it can offer in terms of flexibility. Differences in scheduling, pacing, and delivery format have an enormous impact on the student’s experience. Understanding how these programs are structured and what is required on a week-to-week basis can help you choose a program that best aligns with your professional and personal responsibilities.
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5 Reasons I Chose to Pursue My MHA Online
When I decided to pursue myMHA, I had already been working in healthcare for 15 years, with the last five in administrative and quality-focused roles. Going back to school felt like a natural next step. I didn’t need a career change, but I wanted to
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Online MHA Program
By the time I began my MHA program, I had already been working in healthcare for more than a decade. My career had evolved from bedside nursing to outpatient care and eventually into administrative and quality-focused roles. That transition is what ultimately led me to pursue my master’s degree. Since I was already working in administration, earning an MHA felt like the natural next step.
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Why I Chose an MHA Over an MBA
When I first considered going to grad school, I was already 14 years into my healthcare career. I had begun as a bedside nurse, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. While I enjoyed many aspects of providing direct patient care, I couldn’t ignore the broken systems and inefficient workflows that made life harder for both staff and patients.