Nursing Archive — Page 7 of 33

Vanderbilt nurse Allison Young, MS, BSN, RN, outside the “wind phone” booth at her home. (photo by Donn Jones)
October 7, 2025

Nurse’s wind phone project provides solace from grief 

Since she erected the “wind phone ” booth two years ago, it has become a sanctuary of solace.

By Tom Wilemon
Katie Jordan, RN, smiles while holding a green DAISY Foundation award folder in a hospital room. Her sweatshirt reads “Monroe Care Children’s.”
September 30, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Our daughter was afraid, weak, and in pain, and Katie not only delivered the care she needed but also eased her through her excellent communication skills.’

Katie Jordan, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
Gabe Tiamson, BSN, RN, wearing gray scrubs and glasses, holds a DAISY Award certificate and a bouquet of flowers in a hospital hallway. The certificate reads “The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.”
September 30, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I can say that Gabe is the most caring and skilled nurse I have ever had.’

Gabe Tiamson, BSN, RN works in the Adult 4 unit at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
Beth Cochran, RN, poses in a bright hallway beside large windows, wearing a magenta sweater.
September 30, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Beth’s quick decisions and escalation of care likely saved this situation from resulting in a devastating outcome for the mother.’

Beth Cochran, BSN, RN works in the Pediatric Medicine and Acute Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
The boot camp is a one-of-a-kind experience combining hands-on simulation, interdisciplinary panels and specialized expertise tailored to the evolving demands of critical care. (photo by Susan Urmy)
September 26, 2025

APP Critical Care Boot Camp draws attendees from across nation

The boot camp is a one-of-a-kind experience combining hands-on simulation, interdisciplinary panels and specialized expertise tailored to the evolving demands of critical care. 

By Kylie Avery
Sharon Johnston, RN, seated in an office holding flowers and a Patient and Family Choice Award plaque, with gold balloons and a “Congrats!” balloon behind her.
September 18, 2025

Elevator encounter highlights case manager Sharon Johnston’s compassion and problem-solving skills

“Somebody had a problem, and I knew I could fix it,” said Johnston, who received a 2025 Patient and Family Choice Award.

By Leigh MacMillan