Nursing
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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 -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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.