Nursing Archive — Page 25 of 33

White daisy with a yellow center against a green rectangular background.
June 2, 2020

First quarter DAISY Awards honor three extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. This is Vanderbilt’s latest group.

Tuesday’s State of Nursing teleconference featured a surprise visit from country music superstar Brad Paisley.
May 21, 2020

Praise and gratitude equally abundant at State of Nursing event

Like virtually all large meetings these days, the 2020 State of Nursing address was conducted via teleconference, on Zoom.

Portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair wearing a dark blazer and patterned blouse, standing beside a doorway.
April 22, 2020

Kapu named president-elect of nurse practitioners association

April Kapu, DNP, APRN, associate nursing officer for VUMC Advanced Practice has been named president-elect of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

A black painted rock on a concrete walkway reads “Vandy Rocks” in white and red lettering.
April 10, 2020

Painted stones offer messages of hope along VUMC pathways

“Just Breathe.” “You are Loved.” “Shine.” “Hope.” “Joy.”

Healthcare worker in purple scrubs and a gray vest adds a note to a purple Kudos Wall covered with colorful messages in a hospital hallway.
April 2, 2020

“Kudos Wall” in Children’s Hospital offers messages of hope and encouragement

“We are so much more than co-workers, WE are FAMILY.”

Low-angle view between brick hospital buildings with a hanging sign reading “Vanderbilt University Hospital.”
March 25, 2020

New unit provides care for trauma stepdown patients

The 10 South floor of Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital (VUAH) has reopened as the Trauma Stepdown Unit.