Nursing

May 4, 2023

Mother and daughter nurses work together in Labor and Delivery

Some people call Chelsea Foster, BSN, RN, and her mom Lisa Harris, RN, the Dream Team

By Matt Batcheldor
May 4, 2023

Workplace violence policies apply to all employees, patients

As aggressive behavior toward health care providers is on the rise nationally, Vanderbilt’s Workplace Violence Prevention Committee has recently developed stronger policies to help protect employees.

By Matt Batcheldor
April 25, 2023

“She is an amazing nurse, and I am so thankful for her calming presence,” and other DAISY Award-winning examples of extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. Here are VUMC’s latest winners.

By Matt Batcheldor
March 31, 2023

For Ali Grubbs, leadership means mentoring and empowering every employee

“My favorite part of this job is taking care of the people and engaging with our staff and helping them solve problems and achieve professional growth and development.”

By Matt Batcheldor
March 30, 2023

VUMC relaunching committee devoted to nurse well-being

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is relaunching its Nurse Wellness Committee, part of ongoing efforts to promote well-being and resilience in its nursing team.

By Matt Batcheldor
March 20, 2023

Kathie Krause’s decades of commitment to infants, children and families honored with lifetime DAISY Award

Krause stepped off the elevator on the 8th floor of Monroe Carell and was greeted by about 40 nurses in a surprise ceremony. “They totally got me on this one,” she said.

By Christina Echegaray