April Kapu

September 21, 2017

‘Boot camp’ draws critical care nurses from across nation

Vanderbilt’s already significant population of nurse practitioners and physician assistants swelled by more than 350 people recently, as attendees from 39 states came for the sixth annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp.

By Matt Batcheldor
September 7, 2017

APRN Emergency Medicine Fellowship created

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is starting an Advanced Practice Emergency Medicine Fellowship, one of the first programs in the country exclusively for nurse practitioners specializing in emergency care.

By Matt Batcheldor
doctor or nurse examining chest x-ray
August 14, 2017

VUSN and VUMC researchers receive FAANP funding for Choosing Wisely collaborative study

A collaborative project between Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received funding to pilot a project aimed at demonstrating the influence of nurse practitioners in reducing unnecessary testing.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 15, 2016

Critical care ‘Boot Camp’ draws nurses from across the nation

More than 350 critical care nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nursing leaders from 40 states came to Vanderbilt this month for the fifth annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp.

By Matt Batcheldor
October 15, 2015

Tennessee Hospital Association honors three

The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored Vanderbilt faculty and staff members as well as a volunteer at the group’s annual meeting in Nashville recently.

By Matt Batcheldor
October 8, 2015

‘Boot Camp’ gives chance to hone critical care skills

More than 250 critical care nurse practitioners and physician assistants from 41 states gathered at Vanderbilt recently for the fourth annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp.

By Matt Batcheldor
January 29, 2015

Kapu, Wilson take on new nursing leadership roles

Two longtime Vanderbilt nurses are starting the year in new leadership positions with greater responsibilities for nursing education and advanced practice, respectively.
By Matt Batcheldor
September 18, 2014

Critical care skills workshop draws nurses from across U.S.

A small group of acute care nurse practitioners and physician assistants urgently crowded around the bedside of a mannequin hooked up to a ventilator and an IV.
By Matt Batcheldor
June 27, 2013

Kapu elected a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

April Kapu, MSN, R.N., APRN, has been elected a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). AANP fellows are selected based on outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education or policy.
By VUMC News and Communications