Vanderbilt Health Nursing

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
Neil Jess, BSN, RN, CNOR, and Pearl-Cohn High School student Aries Beck.
May 29, 2024

Nurses mentor Pearl-Cohn High School students considering health care professions

The mentorship program — a partnership between VUMC Nursing and Metro Nashville Public Schools — has enabled staff nurses to empower students eyeing nursing and health care professions. Aries Beck wants to be a neurologist.

By Matt Batcheldor
May 21, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Kindness, creativity and relentless pursuit of excellent patient care”

Shana Parks works in the Colorectal Surgery Clinic and she is one of the latest group of DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
May 13, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Nurse Rhonda went out of her way to make my husband feel at ease”

Rhonda Bryant, LPN, works in in the inpatient unit at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. She is one of the latest group of DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
May 9, 2024

Mom’s the word for mother-daughter Labor and Delivery nurses at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Denise Zickgraf and her daughter, Victoria Garcia, support new mothers and each other

By Danny Bonvissuto
May 9, 2024

Inaugural Nursing Grand Rounds kicks off Nurses Week celebrations 

The presentation focused on the essential value of fundamental nursing care, connecting and being present with patients, and attending to their basic care needs, such as nutrition, mobility and oral health.

By Matt Batcheldor
May 6, 2024

As VUMC celebrates Nurses Week, a special message from Dr. Jeff Balser, President and CEO

This year as we recognize Nurses Week, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for the compassionate care you provide every day. The impact you have on our patients and their families — uplifting their lives — is immeasurable.
May 1, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Maddy was so compassionate and caring the entire time.”

Maddy Barber, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest group of DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
April 23, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “God’s gift to the nursing profession.”

Angela Adetunji, RN, works in the Medical Center East Recovery area, part of Vanderbilt University Hospital, and she is one of the latest group of DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
April 4, 2024

Karen Keady named system Chief Nursing Officer

Following an extensive national search, Karen Keady, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive with the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been named System Chief Nursing Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center
By John Howser
April 2, 2024

Rachel Senefeld Kromer elected to Association for Nursing Professional Development board of directors

Rachel Senefeld Kromer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, director of Clinical Education and Professional Development for Vanderbilt University Hospital, has been elected to the board of directors of the Association for Nursing Professional Development.
By Matt Batcheldor
March 29, 2024

VUMC nurses lead Pearl-Cohn career fair to showcase health care careers to high school students

The fair featured a multidisciplinary group, including nursing, social work, EMS, pharmacy, medicine and surgical and radiology technologists.
By Matt Batcheldor
February 29, 2024

Grant helps expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training across Middle Tennessee

By Matt Batcheldor