VUMC Nursing

Mamie Williams, PhD, MPH, APRN, was among the speakers at the academy. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
November 27, 2023

Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders draws participants from around the nation

Nurse leaders from around the country in either clinical practice or academic medicine came together Nov. 13-17 at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing for the second annual Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders.

By Matt Batcheldor
November 13, 2023

Vanderbilt well represented at National Magnet Conference

By Matt Batcheldor
Members of the Nurse Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee volunteered at the Health Sciences Academy at Pearl-Cohn High School in North Nashville, including (front row, from left) Sim Birdsong, Lynae Carlson, Constance Dotye, (back row, from left) Brittany Ewin, Brenda Reed, Rachel Kromer, L. Rochelle Symlar, Mamie Williams, Marsha Sesay, LaSheryl Brown, Amber White, Marilyn Dubree, and James Hawley.
November 9, 2023

VUMC again collaborating to bring nursing education to Metro Schools

For the second year, Vanderbilt nurses are collaborating with Metro Nashville Public Schools to mentor high school students to become medical assistants or care partners who have identified a future goal of being a registered nurse.

By Matt Batcheldor
November 1, 2023

Vanderbilt University Medical Center receives a Best Workplace for Men in Nursing Award

For the fourth time, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been recognized with the 2023 Best Workplace for Men in Nursing Award from the American Association for Men in Nursing.

By Matt Batcheldor
October 20, 2023

“I truly feel she helped save my husband’s life,” and other DAISY Award-winning examples of extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. Here are VUMC’s latest winners.

By Matt Batcheldor
October 5, 2023

Jane Case named associate vice chair for Advanced Practice for the Department of Medicine

Jane Case, DNP, APRN-BC, has been named associate vice chair for Advanced Practice for the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Matt Batcheldor
September 28, 2023

‘Boot camp’ draws critical care nurses from across nation

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants from around the country recently attended Vanderbilt's 12th annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp.
By Matt Batcheldor
September 14, 2023

Marilyn Dubree, longtime leader of nursing at Vanderbilt, to retire

After a distinguished career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center promoting excellence in nursing practice, Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, is retiring from her role as executive chief nursing officer.
By Matt Batcheldor
August 30, 2023

Five VUMC nurses honored as Preceptor of the Year by VUSN

Five Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurses were recently honored as Preceptor of the Year by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
By Matt Batcheldor
August 29, 2023

Residency program supports newly licensed RNs as they transition from students to professional nurses

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Nurse Residency Program is a 12-month program that supports newly licensed RNs as they transition from students to professional nurses.
By Matt Batcheldor
August 24, 2023

VUMC Nursing brings wellness initiative to Nashville Public Library’s Hadley Park branch

A group of Vanderbilt nurses recently teamed up with the Hadley Park branch of the Nashville Public Library for a day of new wellness initiatives — including sharing health education information, raising awareness of health risks, and demonstrating healthy oral care habits to the community of North Nashville.
By Matt Batcheldor
August 15, 2023

VUMC receives state grant to evaluate innovative models of nursing care that include screening and responding to social drivers of health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a to evaluate innovative models of nursing care that include screening and responding to social drivers of health to better meet the needs of all VUMC patients.
By Matt Batcheldor
August 11, 2023

New teleconference program helps give nurses more time to care for patients in person

Through Vanderbilt's new virtual nurse program, certain tasks such as documentation can be done remotely via a teleconference in the patient’s room, giving nurses at the bedside more time to care for patients in person.
By Matt Batcheldor
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