School Of Nursing

  • Lalonde with Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek

    Nursing Student Wins on Jeopardy!

    Nursing student Molly Lalonde was a four-night winner on episodes of the game show Jeopardy! that aired in June. Read More

    Sep 26, 2014

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    VUSN lecturer shares keys to successful negotiations

    Ron Shapiro, negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, author and civic leader, recently led a workshop titled “How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins, Especially You!” at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Read More

    Sep 25, 2014

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    Geriatric nursing association honors VUSN’s Kim

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Jennifer Kim, MSN, received the 2014 Excellence in Leadership award from the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association at the group’s recent national conference in Orlando, Florida. Read More

    Sep 18, 2014

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    Jessee named AACN leadership fellow

    The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Mary Ann Jessee, MSN, R.N., as a fellow in the Leadership for Academic Nursing Program. Read More

    Sep 11, 2014

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    Incoming VUSN students driven to make a difference

    This year, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing welcomed 463 new students pursuing Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice or Ph.D. degrees. Read More

    Aug 28, 2014

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    VUSN workshop to feature noted author, sports agent

    Ron Shapiro, negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, author and civic leader, will lead a free workshop, “How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins, Especially You!” at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on Monday, Sept. 22, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Read More

    Aug 14, 2014

  • Health coaching certificate program to debut

    Health coaching certificate program to debut

    The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nursing Service, and the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing have come together to sponsor a health coaching certificate program starting this fall. Read More

    Aug 7, 2014

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    Nursing students shine at pin ceremony

    More than 300 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students were recognized for completing their programs of study during a pinning ceremony held Sunday at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in downtown Nashville. Read More

    Aug 7, 2014

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    School of Nursing kicks off strategic planning process

    Nearly 200 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty members took part in a special planning retreat last weekend, kicking off a six-month process to develop the school’s strategic vision. Read More

    Jul 31, 2014

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    Study finds nurses staying in workforce longer

    Registered nurses are staying in the workforce longer than in past decades, boosting the nation’s supply of R.N.s, according to a new study whose authors include Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Peter Buerhaus, Ph.D. Read More

    Jul 24, 2014

  • VUSN’s gerontological nursing efforts recognized

    VUSN’s gerontological nursing efforts recognized

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been awarded membership in the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) in recognition of the highest level of commitment to the field of gerontological nursing. Read More

    Jun 12, 2014

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    Love inducted as fellow in the National Academies of Practice

    Rene Love, DNP, director of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family) Program, was recently inducted as a Distinguished Scholar and Fellow in the Nursing Academy of the National Academies of Practice. Read More

    Jun 5, 2014

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    Nursing student to appear on “Jeopardy” this week

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing student Molly Anne Lalonde will be a contestant on “Jeopardy” starting June 5. Read More

    Jun 4, 2014

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    Nursing graduates embrace chance to improve health care

    Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, told graduates during Commencement and Investiture ceremonies last week that “this is the most exciting time to be a new master’s or doctorally prepared nurse because nursing is more appreciated than ever. Read More

    May 15, 2014

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    VUSN’s Pilon set to transition into new role

    Bonnie Pilon, Ph.D., senior associate dean for Clinical and Community Partnerships for the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, will step down from her leadership role beginning Jan. 1, 2015, and take a sabbatical year before returning to a faculty role at the school. Read More

    Mar 27, 2014

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    Love to direct VUSN psychiatric nurse practitioner program

    Rene Love, DNP, MSN, has been named director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She succeeds Susie Adams, Ph.D., R.N., who was recently named Nursing Faculty Scholar for Community Engaged Behavioral Health at VUSN. Read More

    Feb 13, 2014

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    Study tracks pet therapy’s impact on young patients

    A Vanderbilt study is investigating whether therapy dogs can have a positive effect on children undergoing chemotherapy. Read More

    Jan 30, 2014

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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 More

    Jan 23, 2014

  • VUSN lands community partnership honors

    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 More

    Jan 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 More

    Jan 9, 2014