School Of Nursing
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Vanderbilt Nursing professor launches study on therapy animals and children with cancer
Mary Jo Gilmer is piloting new research into the effectiveness of therapy dogs in reducing the anxiety of children with cancer. Read MoreApr 29, 2019
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Special-needs Siblings Inspire a Career in Care: Alexandra Vierling, BS’19
It was at Vanderbilt that Alexandra Vierling found her passion for nursing. But the idea of working at the intersection of health care and education was a seed planted long ago. Read MoreApr 11, 2019
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I Am Vanderbilt: Dennis Spann
When the School of Nursing celebrated its $23.6 million building expansion in late January, the event capped nearly two years of continuous construction. Dennis Spann, administrative officer for VUSN facilities and space, was integral to all of it. Read MoreApr 4, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: Feedback for the future
In this week's column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos focuses on the importance of listening to the campus community as Vanderbilt plans its future. Read MoreMar 22, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: The dedication of Vanderbilt’s staff
In this week's column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on the campus-wide appreciation of Vanderbilt's diverse and dedicated staff. Read MoreMar 1, 2019
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Nursing students explore health care and culture in diversity month series
Interest in diversity, equity and inclusion at the School of Nursing expanded into a series of events for the month of February. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Immersion experience launches first class of VUSN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner students
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. Read MoreFeb 18, 2019
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Sidewalk detour to open at School of Nursing
A sidewalk detour on 21st Ave. South will open for pedestrian traffic on Jan. 28. Read MoreJan 25, 2019
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing celebrates grand opening of revolutionary building expansion
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing opened a new $23.6 million building expansion containing a state-of-the-art simulation lab, technologically advanced classrooms and student services offices with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event on Jan. 22. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Pioneering Vanderbilt School of Nursing building designed with health in mind
Once certified, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing's new expansion is expected to be the first complete building in Nashville to meet the WELL Building Standard, developed to support the health and well-being of a building's occupants. Read MoreJan 17, 2019
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School of Nursing diversity lecture to feature nonverbal speaker and disability advocate Jan. 14
A nonverbal motivational speaker and her mother, an advocate for family involvement in health care, will present the January 2019 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Monday, Jan. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Nursing Annex, Room 161. Read MoreDec 17, 2018
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Celebration honors 10 new endowed chair holders
Vanderbilt's 10 newest endowed chair holders, who come from six schools and colleges across campus, were lauded for their exemplary teaching and scholarship at a Nov. 27 ceremony . Read MoreNov 29, 2018
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Walkway closure at School of Nursing, Central Library
The stairs and walkway connecting 21st Avenue South to campus between the Central Library and School of Nursing will be closed beginning Thursday, Nov. 28, so that the walkway can be replaced. The work is expected to take several weeks. Read MoreNov 28, 2018
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Provost’s steering committee announced for initiative on status of women
Political science professor Cindy Kam will lead a new steering committee to guide actions and areas for study for an initiative focusing on women students, faculty and postdocs, announced earlier by Provost Susan R. Wente. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Memorial celebration honoring Conway-Welch set for Nov. 12
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will celebrate the life and impact of longtime dean Colleen Conway-Welch on Monday, Nov. 12. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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School of Nursing receives $1.43M to develop Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner education
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has received a $1.43 million award from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to develop and implement a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner education program for emergency nurse practitioner students. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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Colleen Conway-Welch, nursing education pioneer and emerita dean, has died
Conway-Welch, who transformed nursing education at Vanderbilt and nationally, died Oct. 12 following a courageous battle with cancer. Read MoreOct 12, 2018
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Nursing launches redesigned MSN programs in informatics, leadership
Vanderbilt School of Nursing has redesigned two of its master of science in nursing specialty programs and relaunched them with revised curricula, educational formats and degree requirements. Read MoreSep 26, 2018
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Nursing taps Rolanda Johnson as new assistant dean for diversity, inclusion
Rolanda Johnson, assistant dean for academics and associate professor of nursing, has been named assistant dean for diversity and inclusion for the School of Nursing. Read MoreSep 24, 2018