Marilyn Dubree

February 15, 2018

Group provides oversight for eStar Stabilization phase

Recently, thousands of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) employees took a moment to stop by Langford Auditorium so members of leadership could thank them for their time, effort and dedication in making the historic transition to VUMC’s new Epic-based electronic health record system, known as eStar.

By Madison Agee
February 1, 2018

Wellness strategies focus of APRN grand rounds

There are more than 1,000 advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) practicing at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), and their scope of practice expands every day. With that growth, there are tremendous opportunities for positive experiences in caring for patients and families, but nurses should also take time to care for themselves, said Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, Executive Chief Nursing Officer.

By Matt Batcheldor
October 26, 2017

EpicLeap launch signals start of bold new era

On Nov. 2, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) will switch to a new computer system, called eStar, which will support the health system’s electronic health records, workflows for inpatient and outpatient care delivery, test ordering, billing and other hospital and clinic operations.

By Paul Govern
October 12, 2017

Recruitment push helps strengthen nursing workforce

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is succeeding in its efforts to recruit the nation’s best nurses to Middle Tennessee’s only Magnet-designated hospital.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 31, 2017

Round Wing unit lauded for infection control efforts

The General Medicine unit on the third floor of the Round Wing of Medical Center North is celebrating more than four years without a catheter-associated urinary tract infection.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 26, 2017

All over the Medical Center, and all over the world

When Debby Booth started college in the early 1970s, she didn’t want to be a nurse. That was something her older sister did.

By Leigh MacMillan
July 27, 2017

Hospitals and clinics receive third Magnet designation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a third consecutive Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the organization announced in a conference call on July 20.
By Matt Batcheldor
May 25, 2017

Address highlights VUMC Nursing’s achievements

Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, R.N., revisited the successes of Vanderbilt Nursing over the last year and looked to the future in her 2017 State of Nursing address on May 25 in Light Hall.
By Matt Batcheldor
April 27, 2017

Appraisers’ visit is final step of VUMC Nursing’s third Magnet Designation

Four appraisers from the American Nurses Credentialing Center are visiting Vanderbilt University Medical Center this week as the final step toward the Medical Center earning a third Magnet Designation.
By Matt Batcheldor
April 13, 2017

Article explores nursing professionalism system

Nurses have an essential role in supporting a professional work environment, and to do so, they must build a system that promotes it. That is the message from Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, R.N., in a newly-published article in the April issue of American Nurse Today magazine.
By Matt Batcheldor
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.
By Matt Batcheldor
July 28, 2016

Dubree inducted into YWCA’s Academy for Women of Achievement

Marilyn Dubree, MSN, R.N., executive chief nursing officer, will be inducted along with seven other inspiring Nashville women into the YWCA’s 2016 Academy for Women of Achievement.
By Matt Batcheldor
May 23, 2016

School of Nursing faculty and staff recognized with spring awards

Linda Norman, Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing and dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, announced faculty and staff awards during the school’s spring faculty meeting May 17.
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