VUMC Nursing

September 29, 2016

New VUMC educational series focuses on palliative care

A new series of lunch and learn events at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is designed to teach nurses and other medical professionals best practices for providing palliative care to patients at their bedsides.

By Matt Batcheldor
September 15, 2016

Critical care ‘Boot Camp’ draws nurses from across the nation

More than 350 critical care nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nursing leaders from 40 states came to Vanderbilt this month for the fifth annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 25, 2016

Nursing ‘Magnetfest’ on Aug. 31 set to educate, raise enthusiasm

Nurses at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) are gearing up for “Magnetfest,” a day of fun, festivities and prizes, as the institution seeks a third Magnet designation.

By Matt Batcheldor
June 2, 2016

VUMC nurse’s personal experiences drive her care of patients with congenital heart defects

Every day, Misty Sharpe looks at the scar down the center of her chest and knows she’s a survivor. She has had four heart surgeries to repair congenital heart defects, ranging from when she was 4 days old to 4 years old. Sharpe, MSN, R.N., now works as a nurse case manager in the Pediatric Cardiology Clinic, treating patients with congenital heart defects and working to raise awareness of the condition.

By Matt Batcheldor
May 19, 2016

Address reviews progress of Nursing at VUMC

Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, R.N., delivered a message of continued investment, national recognition and improving nurse satisfaction in her 2016 State of Nursing Address at Light Hall on Tuesday.

By Matt Batcheldor
April 21, 2016

Document for third Magnet designation finalized, submitted

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has completed its Magnet document and submitted it to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), taking a giant step forward in its third Magnet designation process.

By Matt Batcheldor
February 11, 2016

Event highlights crucial role of nurse anesthetists at VUMC

About 150 people gathered recently to celebrate Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC’s) history of anesthesia and nurse anesthetists at a special reception and program in Light Hall.
By Matt Batcheldor
January 21, 2016

Hughart named senior director of Nursing Informatics

Karen Hughart, MSN, R.N., has been named senior director of Nursing Informatics, where she will lead the nursing enterprise in implementing new clinical systems in a partnership with clinical leaders throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
By Matt Batcheldor
January 21, 2016

Ayre named Patient Flow Center associate director

Christin Ayre, MSN, R.N., has been named the associate director of the Vanderbilt Patient Flow Center, effective Feb. 1.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 14, 2016

Psychiatric Hospital CNO Cirpili takes role in Houston

Avni Cirpili, DNP, R.N., is leaving after five years as Chief Nursing Officer for Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH) to become senior vice president and Chief Nursing Officer at the Menninger Clinic in Houston.
By Matt Batcheldor
January 14, 2016

March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter honors VUMC nurses

Five Vanderbilt nurses received top honors at the March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter Nurse of the Year Awards, held last month at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.
By Matt Batcheldor
December 17, 2015

Advanced Practice Nurses Association honors Jayaram

The Middle Tennessee Advanced Practice Nurses Association recently named Vanderbilt’s Jennifer Jayaram, MSN, FNP, its Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year. The organization is an affiliate of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 5, 2015

Research by VUMC nurses highlighted at annual event

Nursing research was on full display on Oct. 28 in Light Hall during the Research Day Poster Presentations, organized by the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Nursing Research Committee.
By Matt Batcheldor
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