School Of Nursing
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Akard named associate dean for academic affairs in Graduate School
Associate Professor of Nursing and Pediatrics Terrah Akard, a nationally recognized nurse scientist in pediatric palliative care and end-of-life support, has been named associate dean for academic affairs for the Graduate School. Read MoreFeb 23, 2022
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Two Vanderbilt University buildings earn LEED certification
Vanderbilt University has been awarded two Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications for the School of Nursing building and 1101 19th Avenue South, formerly the Disciples of Christ building. The university now has 24 LEED-certified buildings as designated by the U.S. Green Building Council. Read MoreFeb 3, 2022
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Mobile vaccine program leaders receive Vanderbilt’s Martin Luther King Jr. Award
Assistant Professors of Nursing Christian Ketel and Carrie Plummer have received Vanderbilt’s 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Award for developing and leading the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing/Vanderbilt University Medical Center Mobile Vaccine Program. Read MoreJan 19, 2022
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Health experts to discuss COVID perspectives and vaccination hesitancy
The School of Nursing will host a webinar featuring a panel of public health and prevention experts on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. CT to discuss “COVID Perspectives, Values and Vaccination Hesitancy.” The event is free, but registration is required. Read MoreJan 11, 2022
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Vanderbilt joins TSU, Meharry and the Congregational Health and Education Network on $4M NIH grant to address social factors in health
Sharon Jones, assistant professor of nursing, and David G. Schlundt, associate professor of psychology, are participating in a collaborative research project to address health disparities and advance health equity in Nashville. Read MoreJan 11, 2022
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Alcohol drinkers sought for research study
Researchers at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing are performing studies on drinking patterns and quantitative measures (alcohol drinking questions and an alcohol consumption blood marker). This study will require two to three visits to the Vanderbilt University's Wesley Place or School of Nursing. Read MoreJan 7, 2022
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Have Vaccine, Will Travel: Mobile Vaccine Program visits Nashville’s underserved communities with lifesaving COVID-19 shots
Vanderbilt's Mobile Vaccine Program grew quickly from a successful pilot in Nashville’s Mercury Courts community, where School of Nursing and VUMC have long run a clinic for homeless and low-income patients. The vaccine program has attracted participation from Vanderbilt faculty, staff and student volunteers as well as pharmacy students and faculty at nearby universities. Read MoreJan 6, 2022
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Follow the Data: Nursing informatics master’s program trains students to be technology leaders
The increased opportunities and new capabilities available to informaticists has led Vanderbilt School of Nursing to completely revise its nursing informatics master’s program. Graduate students study the latest techniques and tools for data analysis, detecting health patterns among large populations and exploring new developments in health technology. Read MoreJan 6, 2022
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Social determinants focus of VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Jan. 11
Jean Edward, assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, will present “Integrating Medical, Financial and Legal Health Solutions to Positively Impact Social Determinants of Health” on Tuesday, Jan. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. The winter 2022 Vanderbilt School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture will be conducted via Zoom. Read MoreJan 6, 2022
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National Black Nurses Association president to deliver MLK Commemorative Lecture Jan. 17
Martha A. Dawson, president of the National Black Nurses Association, will present the 21st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture on Monday, Jan. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt School of Nursing and Vanderbilt School of Medicine, this year’s MLK Day lecture will be held virtually via Zoom. Read MoreJan 5, 2022
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Primed for Change: As nursing faces dramatic transformation, a new dean takes charge at Vanderbilt
For many people, hospitals are uncomfortable places where reminders of illness and injury are at every turn. But for Pamela R. Jeffries, visits to a large hospital in Indianapolis as a teenager were fascinating, even inspiring, experiences. Read MoreDec 6, 2021
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School of Nursing Dean Pamela Jeffries honored with endowed chair
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean Pamela R. Jeffries has been awarded the Valere Potter Distinguished Chair in Nursing. Read MoreDec 1, 2021
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Vanderbilt Nursing School informaticist receives $80,000 from the CDC to investigate nation’s PPE supply
Kelly Aldrich to lead year-long project modeling trends of hospital PPE. Read MoreNov 16, 2021
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Faculty Innovators: Sheila Ridner and Barbara Murphy spearhead trials for first at-home head and neck lymphedema treatment device
Vanderbilt professors Sheila Ridner and Barbara Murphy have contributed to the development of a first-of-its-kind device to treat head and neck lymphedema, a chronic disease common after cancer treatment that causes fluid buildup in the body and can complicate normal functions. Read MoreOct 6, 2021
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Jones appointed associate vice chancellor for health and wellness
Pam Jones, BSN’81, MSN’92, DNP’13, has been appointed associate vice chancellor for health and wellness, Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain announced today. Read MoreSep 13, 2021
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Ask an Expert: Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women?
Alexandra Speros, instructor in clinical nursing, midwifery and primary care, explains the latest expert guidance that encourages pregnant women to get the vaccine at any stage of their pregnancy. Read MoreAug 30, 2021
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African Americans and stroke focus of Aug. 26 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture
Dawn Aycock, associate professor and director of the nursing Ph.D. program at Georgia State University's Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, will discuss “Addressing Primary Stroke Prevention in African Americans” on Thursday, Aug. 26, at noon in the Nursing Annex, Room 155. The in-person lecture is free and open to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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School of Nursing receives more than $3 million from Health Resources and Services Administration to improve access to care in rural and underserved areas
Vanderbilt School of Nursing professors Ginny Moore and Marci Zsamboky will expand programs and education for nurse practitioner specialties in sexual assault and behavioral health. Read MoreJul 22, 2021
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School of Nursing awarded NIH grant to integrate genomics education into clinical and research-based nursing fields
Associate Professor of Nursing Laurie Connors has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute to train doctoral nurses in the translation and integration of genomics into academics, research and clinical practice. Read MoreJul 13, 2021
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing student leaders share opportunities to eliminate bias and racism against AAPI health care professionals amid COVID-19
Student leaders of the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Asian American Pacific Islander Student Nurses organization have published an article that summarizes and provides recommendations for the treatment of AAPI health care professionals, including nurses. Read MoreJun 22, 2021