Nursing

August 9, 2024

Q&A with new VUMC System Chief Nursing Officer Karen Keady

Karen Keady, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, stepped into her new role as VUMC System Chief Nursing Officer on July 1. In this interview, she covered several key topics, including her leadership style and vision, technology and innovation, work-life balance, shadowing, and cultivating a welcoming environment.

By Matt Batcheldor
Vanderbilt Nurse Externship participants taking part in this summer’s program are gaining hands-on clinical experience working with patients. (photo by Donn Jones)
July 31, 2024

Program to train future nurses relaunched

The program will help Externs acquire valuable skills, gain self-confidence, and increase clinical competency under the supervision of experienced nurse preceptors.

By Matt Batcheldor
From left are Greg Sund, MD; Mark Newton, MD; Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA; Hollie Humphries, MD; Julian Rios, MD; Jill Moore, MS, CRNA; Michael Leersnyder, DNAP, CRNA; Casey Balthazar, DNAP, CRNA; Heather Larson, MS, CRNA; and Matt Kynes, MD.
July 26, 2024

VUMC team attends first Pan African Nurse Anesthetists Conference

The conference, which took place June 18-20 in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together non-physician anesthesia providers from 18 different countries in Africa for continued education and networking. The purpose was to reduce maternal mortality by improving safe access to anesthesia for pregnant women across Africa.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 22, 2024

Nursing may be a later in life career for Christin Inman, RN, but the VWCH Patient and Family Choice Award winner is right on time

“I take my time with every single patient and want to hear what brought them here and what they want to take out of their experience.”

By Danny Bonvissuto
July 18, 2024

Advanced practice practitioners added to Vanderbilt University Hospital leadership teams

In recognition of the importance and partnership of advanced practice practitioners (APPs) with nurses and physicians in delivering patient care, Vanderbilt University Hospital has added APP directors to the VUH segment leadership teams

By Matt Batcheldor
July 8, 2024

VUMC Nursing ‘adopts’ Code Academy week hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

VUMC Nursing is crafting a comprehensive program that addresses four significant nursing issues. The Boys & Girls Clubs started Code Academy to increase youth interest in tech/digital careers and to help facilitate a platform to elevate youth voices.  

By Holly Fletcher
July 3, 2024

Event celebrates Marilyn Dubree’s history of service at VUMC

In recognition of Marilyn Dubree’s generosity and legacy of service, VUMC will immediately activate the Marilyn Dubree Chief Nursing Officer Directorship.
By Matt Batcheldor
June 26, 2024

Anderson Bottomy elected to national nursing association leadership role 

The American Association of Men in Nursing aims "to shape the practice, education, research and leadership for men in nursing and advance men’s health."
By Matt Batcheldor
June 24, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “She provided calmness during our storm”

Chelsey Scott, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
June 7, 2024

Nursing event takes deep dive into evidence-based practice

The event featured lectures, breakout sessions and mentored work time that reinforced the seven-step evidence-based practice model.
By Matt Batcheldor
June 6, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “He makes both of us feel like his sole mission is to give my husband extraordinary care”

Christian Haefele, RN, works in the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, which is part of Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics. He is is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
June 5, 2024

Anesthesia is in this family’s blood: father, two children all working as nurse anesthetists at Vanderbilt

Brian Reid, CRNA, used to pack Chris and Mary's lunches before school. Now they all work together in VUMC's Department of Anesthesiology.
By Erin Wides
May 30, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “The absolute best nursing care that I have every witnessed. He is truly a gem.”

Joseph Chacon, RN, works in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He is is one of the latest group of DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
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