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October 23, 2014

Web storytelling study helps children cope with cancer

By VUMC News and Communications
October 16, 2014

VUSN study seeks to improve lymphedema care

A new Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) study may lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for the 20-30 percent of breast cancer patients with lymphedema, the painful and stigmatizing arm swelling that often results from treatment.

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Jeremy Neal, assistant professor of nursing
October 13, 2014

New faculty: Neal will train next generation of nurse-midwives

Cesarean delivery is the most common major surgery in the United States. Although sometimes necessary for the health of mother or child, Jeremy Neal thinks too many C-sections are done without good rationale, contributing to adverse health outcomes.

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Cathy Maxwell
October 3, 2014

New faculty: Maxwell studies trauma recovery in older population

Working in trauma and critical care for most of her career, Cathy Maxwell noticed profound differences among older patients and their responses to injury. Her curiosity led her to become a nurse researcher in this area.

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Vanderbilt University)
September 30, 2014

New Medical Faculty 2014

View a complete list of new School of Medicine and School of Nursing faculty for 2014.

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September 25, 2014

VUSN lecturer shares keys to successful negotiations

Ron Shapiro, negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, author and civic leader, recently led a workshop titled “How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins, Especially You!” at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.

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September 18, 2014

Geriatric nursing association honors VUSN’s Kim

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Jennifer Kim, MSN, received the 2014 Excellence in Leadership award from the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association at the group’s recent national conference in Orlando, Florida.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 11, 2014

Jessee named AACN leadership fellow

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Mary Ann Jessee, MSN, R.N., as a fellow in the Leadership for Academic Nursing Program.
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August 28, 2014

Incoming VUSN students driven to make a difference

This year, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing welcomed 463 new students pursuing Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice or Ph.D. degrees.
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August 22, 2014

VUSN workshop to feature noted author, sports agent

Ron Shapiro, sports agent, and attorney, will lead a free workshop on negotiating at VUMC.
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August 22, 2014

Landers, Fuchs win awards at Fall Faculty Assembly

An international expert on slavery and emancipation during the 18th and 19th centuries was awarded the prestigious Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research during Vanderbilt University’s Fall Faculty Assembly.
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August 14, 2014

VUSN workshop to feature noted author, sports agent

Ron Shapiro, negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, author and civic leader, will lead a free workshop, “How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins, Especially You!” at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on Monday, Sept. 22, from 4 - 6:30 p.m.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 13, 2014

New health coaching certificate program to be offered this fall

Vanderbilt will offer a certificate program for health professionals to educate them in helping patients set realistic health goals and provide support in reaching them.
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