Nursing Archive — Page 1 of 32

July 9, 2026

Deonna Taylor named Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Adult Ambulatory Nursing

In her new role, Taylor will continue providing strategic leadership for nursing practice across more than 400 ambulatory clinical sites across Middle Tennessee, providing diagnostic, surgical, infusion, primary care, specialty care and home-based services.

By Kylie Avery
July 8, 2026

Lori Martin named COO/CNO at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

In this dual capacity, Martin will be responsible for overseeing operations, driving growth and supporting care teams, reflecting both the importance of the function and the strong leadership she brings to VBCH. 

July 1, 2026

Lived experience, elevated care: A nurse’s journey with kidney disease 

At age 30, she was diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a genetically inherited condition. She is the fourth generation in her family to face it. And the first to survive it.   

By Kylie Avery
June 18, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I have never experienced such exceptional care and kindness.’

Lauren Beaulieu, RN, BSN, works in Adult Medicine and Women’s unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
June 18, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I can never repay her for what she did and the way she took care of us.’

Jenny Shelton, RN, works in the Women’s Center at Vanderbilt-Tullahoma Harton Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
June 17, 2026

Vanderbilt Health advances nursing innovation and workforce well-being in ‘Strong by Design’ State of Nursing address 

She highlighted several systemic and financial programs designed to improve departmental collaboration between frontline staff and operational teams, and better support workforce well-being and professional growth.  

By Kylie Avery