April Kapu
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Wellness strategies focus of APRN grand rounds
There are more than 1,000 advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) practicing at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), and their scope of practice expands every day. With that growth, there are tremendous opportunities for positive experiences in caring for patients and families, but nurses should also take time to care for themselves, said Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, Executive Chief Nursing Officer. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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‘Boot camp’ draws critical care nurses from across nation
Vanderbilt’s already significant population of nurse practitioners and physician assistants swelled by more than 350 people recently, as attendees from 39 states came for the sixth annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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APRN Emergency Medicine Fellowship created
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is starting an Advanced Practice Emergency Medicine Fellowship, one of the first programs in the country exclusively for nurse practitioners specializing in emergency care. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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VUSN and VUMC researchers receive FAANP funding for Choosing Wisely collaborative study
A collaborative project between Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received funding to pilot a project aimed at demonstrating the influence of nurse practitioners in reducing unnecessary testing. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Critical care ‘Boot Camp’ draws nurses from across the nation
More than 350 critical care nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nursing leaders from 40 states came to Vanderbilt this month for the fifth annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp. Read MoreSep 15, 2016
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Tennessee Hospital Association honors three
The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored Vanderbilt faculty and staff members as well as a volunteer at the group’s annual meeting in Nashville recently. Read MoreOct 15, 2015
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‘Boot Camp’ gives chance to hone critical care skills
More than 250 critical care nurse practitioners and physician assistants from 41 states gathered at Vanderbilt recently for the fourth annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp. Read MoreOct 8, 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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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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Kapu elected a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
April Kapu, MSN, R.N., APRN, has been elected a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). AANP fellows are selected based on outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education or policy. Read MoreJun 27, 2013