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.

Investigators in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care have launched a pilot study to see if patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) can tolerate the addition of a commonly used antiviral drug to standard IPF treatments. The research team believes the drug may ultimately help slow progression of the chronic and progressive disease or reverse its course.

Laboratory and administrative personnel at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine were honored last week for research excellence during the 14th annual Research Staff Awards luncheon at the University Club.

Children’s Hospital patients, families, staff and community partners recently came together for "Haute in the Hospital," an art therapy event that allowed participants to design their own small piece of a deconstructed hospital gown.

Jeanette Bauchat, MD, MS, has been appointed chief of the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology.

Bruce Gelb, MD, an expert on congenital heart defects, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 8.

The Shade Tree Clinic Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction will take place Thursday, Feb. 22, 6 – 8:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center on Vanderbilt University’s campus.