Sheila Ridner

May 3, 2019

Bioimpedance spectroscopy better than tape measure for identifying lymphedema risk

Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) is better than a tape measure for assessing a woman’s risk for developing lymphedema.

By Tom Wilemon
Sheila Ridner (Vanderbilt University)
April 18, 2017

Ridner named to International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

Sheila H. Ridner, the Martha Rivers Ingram Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, will be honored by Sigma Theta Tau International with induction into its International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held in July in Dublin, Ireland.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 23, 2016

School of Nursing faculty and staff recognized with spring awards

Linda Norman, Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing and dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, announced faculty and staff awards during the school’s spring faculty meeting May 17.

By VUMC News and Communications
smiling woman with arms crossed
October 8, 2015

Study shows compression device helps ease lymphedema

Lymphedema patients saw a nearly 80 percent reduction in cellulitis episodes by using an advanced pneumatic compression device at home, according to a study in JAMA Dermatology co-authored by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Sheila Ridner, Ph.D., and University of Minnesota School of Public Health Associate Professor Pinar Karaca-Mandic, Ph.D.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 29, 2015

VUSN study tracking yoga therapy for cancer patients

Cancer is bad enough. But cancer patients who receive surgery, radiation and chemotherapy may suffer from side effects that run from irritating to crippling — problems that are postural, musculoskeletal and respiratory, along with lowered self-esteem.

By Matt Batcheldor
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.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 24, 2014

Nine faculty honored with endowed chairs

Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Jan. 22 at the Student Life Center.
By Bill Snyder
November 28, 2012

New faculty: Jie Deng’s care for patients inspires lymphedema research

By VUMC News and Communications