Marilyn Dubree

September 14, 2023

Marilyn Dubree, longtime leader of nursing at Vanderbilt, to retire

After a distinguished career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center promoting excellence in nursing practice, Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, is retiring from her role as executive chief nursing officer.

By Matt Batcheldor
Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC, delivered last week’s State of Nursing Address.
June 1, 2023

Address highlights crucial contributions of nursing workforce

In her 2023 State of Nursing Address, Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC, looked back on another extraordinary year as nearly 9,000 Vanderbilt nurses cared for patients and families and the health system continued to grow to meet the needs of patients and families.

By Matt Batcheldor
February 27, 2023

Vanderbilt nursing legend Carl James dies at 75; remembered for his decades of service to patients and colleagues

For more than 40 years he cared for countless patients and was also a mentor, counselor and guide to generations of new nurses coming to work at VUMC

By Doug Campbell
Erin Tickle, RN, MMHC, DNP, and Roderick Armstrong, RN, MMHC, CPN, take part in the 2022 Nursing Staff Bylaws Convention.
November 29, 2022

VUMC Nursing Staff Bylaws guide way to latest, best practices

More than 150 nurses from throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center gathered over Zoom recently for the biennial Nursing Staff Bylaws Convention, the second to be held virtually.

By Matt Batcheldor
Nurses gathered in Light Hall to receive word that VUMC had received a fourth Magnet designation. (photo by Donn Jones)
November 17, 2022

VUMC hospitals and clinics receive fourth Magnet designation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a fourth consecutive Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the organization announced in a conference call on Nov. 17.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 2, 2022

VUMC’s Dubree, Card selected as fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Vanderbilt’s Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC, and Elizabeth Card, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, have been selected as fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN).

By Matt Batcheldor
July 18, 2022

Chill Out gives out 10,000 ice cream treats, 10,000 smiles

A tough decision: cookies and cream cone, orange sherbet pop up, chocolate crunch bar, strawberry crunch bar, or an ice cream sandwich
By Wayne Wood
May 26, 2022

State of Nursing address reviews challenges and resiliency

In her 2022 State of Nursing Address, Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC, looked back on another extraordinary year marked by multiple surges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resilient nurses who continued to respond.
By Matt Batcheldor
May 25, 2022

School of Nursing launches Tennessee’s first master of nursing degree to prepare registered nurses

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has launched a Master of Nursing (MN) degree to help meet the high demand for registered nurses in health care settings throughout the nation. The program aims to attract people looking for a career change or those with a bachelor’s degree in another field. Applications are open and will be accepted through August. The program will begin in spring 2023. 
By Nancy Wise
March 17, 2022

Adult clinics prepare for upcoming site visit from Magnet appraisers

Nurses in Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics are busy preparing for a site visit from appraisers of the American Nurses Credentialing Center as part of the Fourth Magnet Designation process.
By Matt Batcheldor
January 26, 2022

First Magnet designation visit set for March 28-30

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) will bring a team of appraisers to Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics from March 28-30 as part of the Magnet Fourth Designation process.
By Matt Batcheldor
May 6, 2021

“Standing Ovation” mural unveiled in honor of National Nurses Week

The mural inside Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital depicts several Nashville music legends giving a standing ovation to a health care worker in honor of National Nurses Week.
By Emily Stembridge
December 22, 2020

VUMC front-line workers receive special delivery

Cards from local schoolchildren bring special greetings, including "You deserve 100 million candy canes."
By Kristin Smart
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