Matt Batcheldor
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Time on ECMO machine gave former patient new lease on life
Eric Scelzi was a healthy 15-year-old boy who enjoyed soccer and competitive cycling. But in three days in 2011, he went from having a headache to fighting for his life. Read MoreFeb 19, 2015
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New certification focuses on genetics nursing
A nurse practitioner at the Vanderbilt Hereditary Cancer clinic is expected to be one of the first nurses in the country to receive a newly created certification in Advanced Genetics Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Read MoreFeb 5, 2015
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Kapu, Wilson take on new nursing leadership roles
Two longtime Vanderbilt nurses are starting the year in new leadership positions with greater responsibilities for nursing education and advanced practice, respectively. Read MoreJan 29, 2015
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VUSN study tracking yoga therapy for cancer patients
Cancer is bad enough. But cancer patients who receive surgery, radiation and chemotherapy may suffer from side effects that run from irritating to crippling — problems that are postural, musculoskeletal and respiratory, along with lowered self-esteem. Read MoreJan 29, 2015
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Krause named Children’s Hospital chief nursing officer
Kathie Krause, MSN, R.N., has been named chief nursing officer of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJan 8, 2015
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Autism Speaks lauds Camarata’s contributions, years of support
Stephen Camarata, Ph.D., professor of Hearing and Speech Sciences, has been honored by Autism Speaks, a national autism advocacy and research organization, for dedicated service. Read MoreDec 18, 2014
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Speech and hearing association honors VUMC’s Rousseau
A Vanderbilt otolaryngology researcher has been elected a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), one of the highest honors the professional association bestows. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Cochlear implants focus of symposium
More than 1,200 attendees from more than 40 countries are in Nashville this week for the 14th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Frontline Leadership Academy honors McCormick
Darlene McCormick, R.N., a nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital, has been awarded the Frontline Impact Award for her project, “Reducing the Duration of Central Lines.” Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Research by VUMC nurses takes center stage at annual event
Nursing research was on full display in Light Hall recently during the Research Day Poster Presentations, organized by the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Nursing Research Committee. Read MoreDec 4, 2014
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VUMC Nursing Staff Bylaws guide way to latest, best practices
More than 150 nurses from Vanderbilt University Medical Center convened in Langford Auditorium recently for an occasion that happens once every two years: the Nursing Staff Bylaws Convention. Read MoreDec 4, 2014
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American Psychiatric Nurses Association honors VPH’s Barut
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association has recognized a nurse at Vanderbilt Pyschiatric Hospital (VPH) as one of nine graduate scholars nationwide. Read MoreOct 30, 2014
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Researchers explore links between grammar, rhythm
A child’s ability to distinguish musical rhythm is related to his or her capacity for understanding grammar, according to a recent study from a researcher at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Read MoreOct 30, 2014
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Perioperative nursing association honors Wyatt
David Wyatt, MPH, R.N. Vanderbilt University Hospital’s David Wyatt, MPH, R.N., is set to receive the highest individual honor in perioperative nursing. Wyatt will receive the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) 2015 award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing at the organization’s national conference in March in… Read MoreOct 23, 2014
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Touchstone Project seeks to reinforce positive connections
Those are some of the words engraved on more than 500 palm-sized stones that Vanderbilt’s Department of Pastoral Care will give to staff during Pastoral Care Week, Oct. 20-25. Read MoreOct 16, 2014
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Wootten named to lead Pediatric Otolaryngology
Christopher Wootten, M.D., has been named director of the Pediatric Otolaryngology Service, supervising the treatment of ear, nose and throat-related disorders in children at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreOct 9, 2014
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Prevention key to fight familial hypercholesterolemia
Imagine an inherited cause of early heart attacks that is more common than type-1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or cystic fibrosis, but goes largely unrecognized. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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Critical care skills workshop draws nurses from across U.S.
A small group of acute care nurse practitioners and physician assistants urgently crowded around the bedside of a mannequin hooked up to a ventilator and an IV. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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Pharmacy’s targeted initiatives lead to lower drug expenses
Vanderbilt University Hospital’s pharmacy is attracting national attention for reducing its inpatient pharmacy drug expenses 6.4 percent in a 12-month period, despite an increase in patient volume. Read MoreAug 21, 2014
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VUMC’s health IT efforts named among nation’s best
For the tenth year in a row, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s “most wired” hospitals by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Read MoreAug 14, 2014