nursing Archive — Page 7 of 11

Two women stand beside a neonatal incubator in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit; a premature infant is visible inside, surrounded by monitoring equipment.
September 14, 2017

Daughter follows mother into nursing through VUMC Nursing Explorer program

Reed Sparta, a senior in high school, is a current member of VUMC’s Nursing Explorer program; she was inspired by her mom Elizabeth Sparta, R.N., who works in VUMC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

By Leigh MacMillan
Healthcare worker in blue scrubs sits at a computer in the foreground of a clinical procedure room, with several other staff and medical equipment visible behind her.
September 5, 2017

Colonoscopy confidential

Ellen Williams, R.N., is a patient’s best friend in the GI Endoscopy Lab, even if most patients won’t remember most of what she does.

By Wayne Wood
Black tablecloth displaying Vanderbilt University School of Nursing branding, with the Vanderbilt logo and the words “NASHVILLE, Tennessee,” topped with numerous stethoscopes.
August 30, 2017

Incoming School of Nursing class includes first Executive Leadership DNPs

The School of Nursing welcomed 474 new master of nursing science, doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and Ph.D. students in a series of orientation events Aug. 16-28. The new class included the school’s first cohort of eight Executive Leadership-track DNP students.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Three women pose together indoors; the two women on either side wear white medical coats, and colorful gift items are visible in the foreground.
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
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 Vanderbilt Health News
School of Nursing Dean Linda Norman (far left) and Assistant Professor Brittany Nelson (far right) at the August 2017 pinning ceremony in Langford Auditorium. (Vanderbilt University)
August 9, 2017

School of Nursing celebrates accomplishment during August pinning ceremonies

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognized more than 350 students for the completion of their programs with pinning ceremonies held at Langford Auditorium Aug. 6. Pinning is a tradition unique to nursing that signifies entry into the profession.

By Vanderbilt Health News