Nursing Professional Practice and Magnet Recognition

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
March 31, 2022

Magnet site visit

Nurses at Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics held a welcome party Monday to kick off the site visit from appraisers of the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

By Matt Batcheldor
VUMC Nursing recently conducted a mock site visit to prepare for the arrival of appraisers as part of the Fourth Magnet Designation process.
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
August 25, 2021

Magnet designation leader Downs set to retire

Sabrina Downs, MSN, MBA, RN, NE-BC, is retiring as senior director of Nursing Professional Practice and Magnet Recognition, effective Sept. 3.

By Matt Batcheldor