Sabrina Downs Archive — Page 1 of 1

Portrait of a smiling woman with short light-brown hair and glasses, wearing a gray blazer with an identification badge.
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
A large audience in a tiered auditorium applauds and cheers as silver and gold confetti falls around them.
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
A speaker addresses a crowded meeting of medical center staff seated in a conference room; several attendees take notes while others applaud.
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
April 21, 2016

Document for third Magnet designation finalized, submitted

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has completed its Magnet document and submitted it to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), taking a giant step forward in its third Magnet designation process.

By Matt Batcheldor