Nursing Archive — Page 8 of 33

Jessica Van Meter, DNP, APN-BC, CCRN
July 16, 2025

Jessica Van Meter selected as American Academy of Nursing fellow

By Kylie Avery
Ainsley Micus holds a framed DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses beneath a hospital sign reading “JUNIOR LEAGUE HOSPITAL” and “7th FLOOR.”
July 15, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Ainsley’s quick thinking and dedication made a profound difference in our son’s care and recovery.’

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

By Kylie Avery
Ashley Ried, MMHC, RN. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
June 19, 2025

Ashley Ried selected as Magnet appraiser candidate by ANCC

As an appraiser, Ried will receive specialized training and will be responsible for assessing hospitals worldwide to determine if they meet Magnet requirements.

By Kylie Avery
Portrait of a smiling woman holding a Nikon camera and wearing a stethoscope over a colorful Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt shirt.
June 12, 2025

From professional photographer to pediatric nurse, Mel Firebaugh is focused on bringing joy

“Being a photographer taught me to treasure the good memories and hold tight through the tough times. This is useful in nursing because there are a lot of tough times.”

By Jessica Pasley
Rooftop view of a large building with prominent black “Vanderbilt” lettering on its upper facade, surrounded by rooftop equipment and adjacent structures.
June 11, 2025

New award celebrates preceptor contributions

The WISE Awards celebrate preceptors working in any clinical capacity who have gone above and beyond in their training responsibilities.

By Kylie Avery
Morgan D'Orso, RN, smiles while posing in light-blue medical scrubs against a gray-and-white background.
June 6, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Her skill, empathy and joyful presence made an immeasurable difference to our family.’

Morgan D’Orso, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Acute Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery