School Of Nursing
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Adams named to new VUSN community engagement post
Susie Adams, Ph.D., R.N., has been named to the newly created position of Nursing Faculty Scholar for Community Engaged Behavioral Health at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Read MoreJan 23, 2014
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VUSN lands community partnership honors
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was recognized as the Community Partner for the Year 2013 by Prospect Inc., a local nonprofit organization with home and day support services and employment training for individuals with disabilities over the age of 18. Read MoreJan 16, 2014
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UCLA Nursing School dean set for MLK lecture
Courtney H. Lyder, N.D., Sc.D., dean of the UCLA School of Nursing, is set to deliver the keynote address during the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Monday, Jan. 20. Read MoreJan 9, 2014
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Change in deadline: Macy Faculty Scholars Program limited submission opportunity
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate each from the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. The deadline has changed. Read MoreDec 20, 2013
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Photo: VUSN Pinning
School of Nursing Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., awarded a VUSN pin to 16 students at Sunday’s pinning ceremony at Benton Chapel. Read MoreDec 19, 2013
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Use water at ‘comfortable’ temperature to wash hands and fight global warming
Vanderbilt University researchers say to take down the water temperature a degree or two when washing your hands to help battle global warming. Read MoreDec 10, 2013
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Limited submission opportunity: Macy Faculty Scholars Program: Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate each from the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. Read MoreDec 6, 2013
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Summit explores future of health education system
More than 50 health education professionals and students gathered for a daylong summit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to explore interprofessional collaboration efforts to meet the growing needs of today’s health care delivery system. Read MoreNov 21, 2013
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Lyder, UCLA nursing dean, to give MLK Day lecture
Courtney H. Lyder (UCLA School of Nursing) Courtney H. Lyder, dean of the UCLA School of Nursing, will present “To Dream Again: Lessons From My Mentors” at noon Monday, Jan. 20, in 208 Light Hall. Lyder’s talk is in conjunction with Vanderbilt’s 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series… Read MoreNov 19, 2013
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Photo: Military perspective
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. (retired) Kimberly Siniscalchi addressed a packed audience at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing this week, in honor of Veteran’s Day. Read MoreNov 14, 2013
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New faculty: Todd Monroe explores how neurobiology can better guide pain management
When Todd Monroe’s grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer late in the course of her dementia, the nursing home staff caring for her struggled to assess her pain. Read MoreOct 7, 2013
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Norman: To succeed, VUSN must collaborate and innovate
In her new role as dean, Linda Norman's top priority is to increase the School of Nursing's work with interprofessional education, practice and scholarship. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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New Medical Faculty 2013
See a complete list of new School of Medicine faculty for 2013. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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School of Nursing receives renewal of HRSA grants
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has received a $427,499 award from the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) for 2013-14, marking the 10th consecutive year that VUSN has received the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Read MoreSep 12, 2013
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Register now for nursing leadership symposium
The Nursing Leadership in Global Health Symposium takes place Feb. 27-28, 2014. Read MoreSep 5, 2013
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Travis family’s Vanderbilt legacy grows
Hilliard and Nancy Travis He was a successful, self-made businessman, and she was a pioneering nurse, but the many professional accomplishments of Nancy and Hilliard Travis were eclipsed only by their ongoing generosity to the community, especially their beloved Vanderbilt. The most recent example is a generous… Read MoreSep 5, 2013
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VUSN students pursue varied paths
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing is welcoming 452 new students who are pursuing either a Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nurse Practice or Ph.D. in Nursing Science degree. Read MoreAug 29, 2013
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Nursing School gains renewal of HHS grants
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has received a $427,499 award from the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) grants for 2013-14, marking the 10th consecutive year that VUSN has received the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Read MoreAug 22, 2013
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Students promote interprofessional training programs
Two groups of Vanderbilt students from different disciplines of health care recently completed projects with a common goal: promoting interprofessional training for the next generation of health care professionals. Read MoreAug 8, 2013
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Pinning ceremony celebrates VUSN students
Nearly 300 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students received their professional pins of Nursing at a ceremony held Sunday at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in downtown Nashville. Read MoreAug 8, 2013