Amy L. Wettig DNP, MSN, BSN, RN

Amy began her career in healthcare, supporting patient care in critical roles such as Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon becoming a Registered Nurse (RN),  Ms. Wettig served the needs of thousands of patients in a wide-range of healthcare settings including general Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department, Step-down, and Critical Care settings. Amy began her career in healthcare, supporting patient care in critical roles such as Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon becoming a Registered Nurse (RN), she served the needs of thousands of patients in a wide-range of healthcare settings including general medical-surgical, emergency department, step-down, and critical care settings. 

In 2007, Ms. Wettig joined the Albany VAMC as a staff nurse in the ambulatory surgery department. Amy steadily expanded her role, serving in various nursing leadership positions including Nurse Manager, Surgical Nurse Lead, Associate Chief Nurse for the Medical and Surgery Services, and as Interim ADPCS. During this time, she continued her education, obtaining a master’s. degree in nursing with a concentration in nursing administration from the University of Phoenix.  She also holds a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Delhi and an associate degree in nursing from Southern Vermont College. Most recently, Amy obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Phoenix in December 2023. 

Amy has a passion for mentoring. In 2016, she received recognition for her contribution to the preparation of baccalaureate nurses from the SUNY Delhi School of Nursing.  Ms. Wettig is also a coach for VHA’s Healthcare Leadership and Development Program (HCLDP) and an active member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).