Matt Batcheldor Archive — Page 45 of 51

January 26, 2017

Magnet Third Designation site visit set for April 24-28

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) will bring a team of four appraisers to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) from April 24 to 28 as part of the Magnet Third Designation process, Marilyn Dubree, MSN, R.N., Executive Chief Nursing Officer, announced Tuesday.

January 12, 2017

Many options available to treat wide range of sleep disorders

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder in which people experience repetitive obstructions of their breathing multiple times per night. It is a common condition, and has been associated with many health problems including daytime tiredness, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke, said David Kent, M.D., assistant professor of Otolaryngology.

January 12, 2017

Nine Vanderbilt nurses honored by March of Dimes Tennessee

Nine nurses from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) received top honors at the March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter Nurse of the Year Awards, held on Dec. 12 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.

December 1, 2016

VUMC Nursing Staff Bylaws point way to latest, best practices

More than 150 nurses from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) convened in Langford Auditorium on Nov. 16 for the biennial Nursing Staff Bylaws Convention.

November 17, 2016

Nursing research efforts highlighted at annual poster day

Nursing research took center stage in Light Hall recently during the Research Day Poster Presentations, organized by the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Nursing Research Committee of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

October 20, 2016

Meeting highlights Advanced Practice Nursing

More than 100 people gathered at the Godchaux Hall Nursing Annex on Oct. 12 for the kickoff of the 2017 series of Advanced Practice Grand Rounds.