Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute welcomes Jennifer Manning as part of the 2024 Class of Fellows

Written By Alicia Vial

NEW ORLEANS –The Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (CNSI) inducted 15 outstanding nurse leaders to their 2024 Class of Fellows in recognition for their distinguished contributions to the field during last month’s National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) annual conference in New Orleans. Among those inducted was the LSU Health New Orleans’ School of Nursing Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Programs, Jennifer Manning, DNS, ACBS-BC, CNE, FCNS.  

Dr. Manning joins an elite group of 106 CNSI Fellows around the country who serve as leaders in the nursing profession, staunch advocates for patients and families and forerunners of innovations to improve the health of populations.   

“I extend my congratulations to each and every one of you and I am incredibly proud and inspired by your work,” said Maureen Seckal, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCNS, CCRN, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN and Chair of the CNSI board of trustees. “You have all contributed to the advancement of the CNS role, whether it is being an advocate for APRN licensing and independent practice, new clinical knowledge and best practices based on evidence, education of nurses and nurse trainees in academic and clinical settings, establishing safety net policies and practices, being an entrepreneur, or one of the many other examples of local, state and national impact.” 

Dr. Manning currently serves as the president of the NACNS board of directors and is a nationally recognized leader in the nursing profession. A board-certified adult health clinical nurse specialist and certified nurse educator, Dr. Manning has published on topics related to nursing education, healthy work environments and nurse leadership. In addition to her role as associate dean at LSU Health New Orleans’ School of Nursing, she also serves as the program director for the Baccalaureate Articulation Program and the AGCNS Concentration as well as associate professor of Clinic Nursing. Outside of LSU Health New Orleans, she serves as a clinical nurse researcher at East Jefferson General Hospital LCMC Health, is active in various professional organizations and serves on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Science from LSU Health New Orleans’ School of Nursing. 

For more information about LSU Health New Orleans or Dr. Manning, visit lsuhsc.edu.  

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LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans (LSU Health New Orleans) educates Louisiana's health care professionals. The state's health sciences university leader, LSU Health New Orleans includes a School of Medicine with campuses in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, the state's only School of Dentistry, Louisiana's only public School of Public Health, and Schools of Allied Health Professions, Nursing, and Graduate Studies. LSU Health New Orleans faculty take care of patients in public and private hospitals and clinics throughout the region. In the vanguard of biosciences research, the LSU Health New Orleans research enterprise generates jobs and enormous annual economic impact. LSU Health New Orleans faculty have made lifesaving discoveries and continue to work to prevent, advance treatment or cure disease.  

Alicia Vial

Alicia Vial is a New Orleans native with more than a decade of experience elevating client stories and leading crisis response. As the senior director of strategy, Alicia acts as a leader within the Gambel Communications team ensuring each agency team member is positioned to deliver strategic public relations services that meet the highest standards of the industry. In addition to supporting the agency’s long-term business growth and development, she coordinates day-to-day account services and oversees strategic direction while staying abreast of best practices and industry trends to provide innovative solutions to meet client’s needs.

Before joining Gambel Communications, Alicia served as the communications director for the Louisiana SPCA, the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in Louisiana that impacts more than 74,000 animals per year. During her nearly eight-year tenure, Alicia oversaw numerous crises, served on national communication taskforces, oversaw all aspects of internal and external relations and worked alongside the development department to raise critical funding. Prior to that, she worked in the fast-paced New Orleans hospitality industry focusing on digital public relations for multiple hotels.

Alicia is a member of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL), Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF), a board member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Orleans Chapter and a member of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute. An accredited public relations practitioner (APR), Alicia is also certified in crisis communications, organizational leadership, content marketing and social media.

A well respected and trusted public relations practitioner, Alicia has been recognized by SPRF as a ‘Senior Practitioner of the Year’. Dubbed early on in her career as one to watch, she also received the ‘Rising Star’ award by PRAL and was profiled in St. Charles Avenue Magazine as part of their Young Bloods series. Most recently, she was recognized at PRSA’s annual Fleurish Awards and received four Awards of Excellence for her work along with the ‘Plate Spinner’ award for her efforts on the board of directors for the chapter.

An LSU graduate, Alicia received a bachelor's degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and minors in business administration and leadership development. She is a frequent speaker and presenter on public relations topics, most recently presenting at the Jefferson Economic Development Commission and SPRF annual conference.

When Alicia is not at work, you can find her at the ballpark with her three boys or cheering on the Tigers in Death Valley.

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