Nursing

February 21, 2024

Nurse Scholars Program welcomes first graduates

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is welcoming the first graduates of the Nurse Scholars Program, which pays for up to four semesters of nursing school tuition at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) or Cumberland University in return for a work commitment to VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
February 20, 2024

Nominations sought for Nurses Week Awards and Recognitions

Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurses are invited to nominate an outstanding colleague for recognition during the 2024 Nurses Week Awards and Recognitions.

By Matt Batcheldor
February 6, 2024

Peggy Valentine named among 2024 Women of Influence

Valentine is recognized as a 2024 Trailblazer among 40 community and business leaders. Winners are nominated by the public and selected by a panel of Nashville Business Journal judges.

By Holly Fletcher
February 2, 2024

VUMC nurses form Middle Tennessee Chapter of the American Association for Men in Nursing

Vanderbilt University Medical Center male nurses have formed the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN), which has just been recognized as an official chapter by the AAMN.

By Matt Batcheldor
January 31, 2024

Professional Nursing Practice Program becomes Vanderbilt Professional Advancement and Recognition of Excellence

The Vanderbilt Professional Nursing Practice Program has transitioned to a new name — Vanderbilt Professional Advancement and Recognition of Excellence.

By Matt Batcheldor
January 30, 2024

Vanderbilt Health ‘DNA’ live chat to spotlight how community collaborations get more people on the path to a medical career

A live chat hosted by the Vanderbilt Health ‘DNA’ podcast on Jan. 31 will explore how educators throughout Nashville are collaborating on novel training programs.

By Holly Fletcher
January 29, 2024

“I will always remember her. I can’t imagine a more compassionate individual,” 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
January 25, 2024

Diversity in health care focus of year’s first Advanced Practice Grand Rounds

Advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and Medical Center leaders gathered virtually recently for the kickoff of the 2024 series of Advanced Practice Grand Rounds.
By Matt Batcheldor
January 10, 2024

Vanderbilt nurse managers take part in inaugural cohort of the Health Management Academy’s Nurse Manager Idea Labs

Through the nine-month program, high-performing nurse managers participated in thinking workshops to collaboratively develop solutions to common frontline operational challenges.
By Matt Batcheldor
December 20, 2023

Vanderbilt LifeFlight partners with Retrieving Independence to train service dogs in simulated medical settings

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is partnering with the local nonprofit Retrieving Independence to assist in the training of service dogs in simulated medical settings, the latest of several Vanderbilt University Medical Center partnerships that bring specially trained dogs to Medical Center facilities.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 27, 2023

Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders draws participants from around the nation

Nurse leaders from around the country in either clinical practice or academic medicine came together Nov. 13-17 at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing for the second annual Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 16, 2023

Random acts of kindness and team building put pediatric nurse anesthetist Caroline Campbell in the spotlight with Credo Award

“When people are feeling down, I want to do something to make everyone feel better.”
By Christina Echegaray
November 13, 2023

Vanderbilt well represented at National Magnet Conference

By Matt Batcheldor
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