Nursing

Vanderbilt Nurse Externship participants taking part in this summer’s program are gaining hands-on clinical experience working with patients. (photo by Donn Jones)

July 31, 2024

Program to train future nurses relaunched

The program will help Externs acquire valuable skills, gain self-confidence, and increase clinical competency under the supervision of experienced nurse preceptors.

By Matt Batcheldor

From left are Greg Sund, MD; Mark Newton, MD; Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA; Hollie Humphries, MD; Julian Rios, MD; Jill Moore, MS, CRNA; Michael Leersnyder, DNAP, CRNA; Casey Balthazar, DNAP, CRNA; Heather Larson, MS, CRNA; and Matt Kynes, MD.

July 26, 2024

VUMC team attends first Pan African Nurse Anesthetists Conference

The conference, which took place June 18-20 in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together non-physician anesthesia providers from 18 different countries in Africa for continued education and networking. The purpose was to reduce maternal mortality by improving safe access to anesthesia for pregnant women across Africa.

By Matt Batcheldor

July 22, 2024

Nursing may be a later in life career for Christin Inman, RN, but the VWCH Patient and Family Choice Award winner is right on time

“I take my time with every single patient and want to hear what brought them here and what they want to take out of their experience.”

By Danny Bonvissuto

July 18, 2024

Advanced practice practitioners added to Vanderbilt University Hospital leadership teams

In recognition of the importance and partnership of advanced practice practitioners (APPs) with nurses and physicians in delivering patient care, Vanderbilt University Hospital has added APP directors to the VUH segment leadership teams

By Matt Batcheldor

July 8, 2024

VUMC Nursing ‘adopts’ Code Academy week hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

VUMC Nursing is crafting a comprehensive program that addresses four significant nursing issues. The Boys & Girls Clubs started Code Academy to increase youth interest in tech/digital careers and to help facilitate a platform to elevate youth voices.

By Holly Fletcher

Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC, spent more than 45 years promoting excellence in nursing practice at Vanderbilt. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

July 3, 2024

Event celebrates Marilyn Dubree’s history of service at VUMC

In recognition of Marilyn Dubree’s generosity and legacy of service, VUMC will immediately activate the Marilyn Dubree Chief Nursing Officer Directorship.