School of Nursing
Nashville Coalition for the Homeless honors VUSN’s Ketel
Dec. 18, 2014—The Nashville Coalition for the Homeless recently honored Christian Ketel, DNP, MSN, manager of the Clinic at Mercury Courts, with the Phyllis M. Frank Volunteer Award.
Vanderbilt faculty name their favorite reading this year
Dec. 15, 2014—MyVU asked a handful of Vanderbilt faculty members to name the book that left a lasting impression on them this year. Their diverse recommendations span fiction, nonfiction, history, thriller, biography, memoir and more.
Research by VUMC nurses takes center stage at annual event
Dec. 4, 2014—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.
Nominate a faculty or staff member for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
Dec. 2, 2014—The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award will be presented Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, to a faculty or staff member in the School of Medicine, School of Nursing or at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who emulates the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through his or her work.
Reunion helps build, reinforce alumni connections
Nov. 20, 2014—Rainy weather couldn’t dampen the festivities as nearly 1,200 medical and nursing alumni returned to campus for Reunion for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN)
Documentary, panel discussion to explore ‘The American Nurse’
Nov. 17, 2014—The lives and work of five nurses on the front lines of the biggest issues facing America—aging, war, prisons and poverty—are explored in a new documentary film that will screen Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Carmike Bellevue 8.
Vanderbilt University and Medical Center take steps to ensure continued vibrancy and growth
Nov. 14, 2014—Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced the institution is embarking on a process to reconfigure Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a not-for-profit academic medical center that is financially distinct from the university. The move will give the medical center increased financial independence while preserving and growing the collaboration that has resulted in Vanderbilt's research, education and medical excellence.
Vanderbilt University and Medical Center Announce Steps to Strengthen Future
Nov. 14, 2014—Today, Vanderbilt University announced the institution is embarking on a process to re-configure VUMC as a not-for-profit academic medical center that is financially distinct from Vanderbilt University. The two organizations will remain tightly woven together by mission, academic programs, and the respected Vanderbilt name. Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs, will lead...
Photo: Veterans Day visit
Nov. 13, 2014—Personnel from Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, took part in a special Veterans Day Panel at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Tuesday.
New midwifery-led birthing center to debut next summer
Oct. 30, 2014—Families seeking midwifery care outside of the traditional hospital setting will have a new option beginning next summer — an outpatient birth center.
Members named to Academic Strategic Plan committees
Oct. 27, 2014—Two committees tasked with fleshing out key initiatives in Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan are now staffed and ready to begin work.
Photo: Starting point
Oct. 23, 2014—VUSN student Yvonne Carter checks the feet of a homeless client as part of last week’s Starting Point Health Event that provided free health screenings, flu shots, foot care, case management and information about housing opportunities to more than 150 members of Nashville’s homeless community. More than 34 community agencies and organizations worked together to...