Nursing

July 22, 2021

Second quarter 2021 DAISY Awards honor extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries

By Matt Batcheldor
June 15, 2021

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt earns top honors from U.S. News & World Report

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been named a national leader in pediatric health care, earning the distinction as the No. 1 pediatric hospital in Tennessee, and in a new regional ranking, sharing first place in the Southeast Region, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Children’s Hospital rankings.

By Christina Echegaray
June 2, 2021

State of Nursing address reviews remarkable year

In her 2021 State of Nursing address, Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC, looked back on an unprecedented year of nursing care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic as the organization continued to grow.

By Matt Batcheldor
June 2, 2021

Smith named CNO of Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Marilyn Smith, DNP, MSN, RN, had an incredible and unlikely journey to her role as Chief Nursing Officer of Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital.

By Matt Batcheldor
May 20, 2021

Jeannette named interim CNO for Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Joanie Jeannette, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has been named interim chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.

By Matt Batcheldor
May 17, 2021

A child’s beloved stuffed toy was missing. Two Children’s Hospital nurses mounted a midnight expedition to the basement to find Stuart the pink tiger.

Searching dozens of laundry bags in quest of a patient’s pink-and-white companion

By Christina Echegaray
April 21, 2021

Couple takes on recovery together after storm injuries

On a beautiful Sunday in May 2020, Cassie Rooke and William Nolan decided to go on a hike at their usual spot in Percy Warner Park.
By Emily Stembridge
April 20, 2021

The inside story behind the Hillsboro Village “Hope” mural: a brother’s love and a message for Children’s Hospital

Lance Gregory wanted the message to be visible from the windows of Children's Hospital — in memory of his brother Cory
By Christina Echegaray
April 15, 2021

First quarter 2021 DAISY Awards honor extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries
By Matt Batcheldor
March 25, 2021

Yeatman named chief nursing officer of VWCH

Jeanne Yeatman, BSN, MBA, RN, MOM, CMTE, EMT, has been named chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH). Yeatman had been serving in an interim capacity since August.
By Matt Batcheldor
February 4, 2021

Grand rounds focuses on mental health, wellness

Advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and hospital leaders from around Vanderbilt University Medical Center gathered over Zoom on Jan. 19 for the kickoff of Advanced Practice Grand Rounds, the monthly educational series organized by the Office of Advanced Practice.
By Matt Batcheldor
January 28, 2021

Post-transplant coordinators serve as patients’ long-term advocate, supporter

When a patient receives a new heart at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, that person also gains a new family, so to speak — the heart transplant team. Among the patient’s biggest advocates and supporters on that team is his or her post-transplant coordinator.
By Matt Batcheldor
January 28, 2021

Several VUMC nurses elected to TNA leadership roles

Several Vanderbilt nurses have been elected to leadership of the Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA), including president and vice president.
By Matt Batcheldor
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