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    VUSN announces 2025 Health Equity Faculty Fellows

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Sep. 25, 2025

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    School of Nursing Named HEED Champion, Receives Insight Into Academia 2025 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received the 2025 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award from Insight Into Academia magazine and was also named a 2025 HEED Champion. Read More

    Sep. 18, 2025

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    VUSN and VUMC recognized by Watson Caring Science Institute

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have been named the first-ever United Academic/Hospital National Caring Science Affiliate by the Watson Caring Science Institute. Read More

    Sep. 12, 2025

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    VUSN mourns loss of former interim dean Judy Jean Chapman

    Judy Jean Chapman, MN, RN, professor emerita of nursing, who led the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing as interim dean in the early 1980s, died Sept. 8 in Nashville. She was 83. Read More

    Sep. 12, 2025

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    DeVane-Johnson, Van Meter named to 2025 FAAN cohort

    Vanderbilt faculty Stephanie DeVane-Johnson and Associate Professor Jessica Van Meter have been named American Academy of Nursing fellows. Read More

    Aug. 25, 2025

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    Desiree Díaz named assistant dean of Master of Nursing program

    Desiree Díaz, PhD, ANEF, FSSH, FAAN, will join the Vanderbilt School of Nursing as assistant dean for the Master of Nursing program, effective August 25. Read More

    Jul. 21, 2025

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    Faucett to join Vanderbilt Nursing as assistant dean for clinical affairs

    Joshua Faucett, DNP, will join Vanderbilt School of Nursing as assistant dean for clinical affairs, effective August 1. Read More

    Jul. 1, 2025

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    Vanderbilt School of Nursing to launch CRNA program in 2026

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 20, 2025

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    Vanderbilt School of Nursing graduates 413 students at 2025 commencement ceremony

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 9, 2025

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    Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst named Senior Associate Dean for Academics

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Apr. 22, 2025

  • VUSN faculty named to 2025 FAANP class

    VUSN faculty named to 2025 FAANP class

    Three Vanderbilt University School of Nursing alumni and faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as part of the 2025 class. Associate Professor Abby Luck Parish, DNP, MSN’05, FNAP, Associate Professor Mary Lauren Pfieffer, DNP, MSN’11, and Assistant Professor in Clinical Nursing Tiffany Street, DNP’18, MSN’03, were selected for their positive and profound impact on the nurse practitioner profession, education, and national and global health. Read More

    Apr. 22, 2025

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    VUSN to host Black Angels Nurses Month event

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Apr. 18, 2025

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    Phillippi elected to National Academies of Practice

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Mar. 21, 2025

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    VUSN and VUMC announce Academy for Cultural Pioneering Nurse Leaders

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Mar. 17, 2025

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    Vanderbilt to host Delirium & Age-Friendly Care Institute

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Feb. 25, 2025

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    VUMC leader to head up new nurse anesthesia program at Vanderbilt School of Nursing

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2025

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    Tapp awarded VUSN Award for Recognition of Faculty Achievement in Social Justice

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Jan. 27, 2025

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    International Council of Nurses selects Nashville, Tennessee, for 2026 ICN NP/APN Network Conference

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Jan. 17, 2025

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    Alexander named Nursing Informatics Director at VUSN

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Jan. 16, 2025

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    Williams recognized with student-voted Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Jan. 15, 2025

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    2024 Reunion celebrates, recognizes alumni

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Nov. 21, 2024

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    Piano selected for Distinguished Achievement Award by American Heart Association

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Nov. 21, 2024

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    VUSN named Best School for Men in Nursing for sixth time

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Nov. 19, 2024

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    VUSN honors talent, brainpower, service of 2024 Alumni Award winners

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Nov. 15, 2024

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    Vanderbilt receives award from ARPA-H to focus on improving mental health chatbots

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Oct. 10, 2024

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    School of Nursing earns 2024 INSIGHT Into Diversity Champion award

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Oct. 4, 2024

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    VUSN to expand dementia-friendly care with $5 million HRSA GWEP grant

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Sep. 26, 2024

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    Inaugural Research Day shares nursing science on health equity

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Sep. 19, 2024

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    McNelis awarded prestigious 2024 NLN award

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Sep. 16, 2024

  • VUSN Awarded $1.5 million to continue work on SANE program

    VUSN Awarded $1.5 million to continue work on SANE program

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Sep. 16, 2024

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    Vanderbilt leaders receive HENIF grant to expand programs promoting diversification in nursing

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Aug. 23, 2024

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    DeWire’s second career of nursing leads to 15 years of compassionate care

    Tracey DeWire, MSN'08, ACNP-BC, had a 16-year career in sales before deciding to become a nurse practitioner, a decision inspired by her best friend’s cancer diagnosis. She’s kept that inspiration burning in the 15 years of her second career. Her compassionate care has led to a VUMC Patient and Family Choice Award. Read More

    Aug. 2, 2024

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    VUSN to host research day August 21

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Jul. 30, 2024

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    Stolldorf to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Jul. 26, 2024

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    Johnson, Gooch recognized as distinguished fellows

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Jun. 27, 2024

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    Shaunna Parker named Women’s Health/Gender-Related Specialty director

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Jun. 13, 2024

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    Hart recognized at 2024 Spring Staff Assembly

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 31, 2024

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    Stolldorf among 66 Vanderbilt faculty grants empowering student innovation through immersion

    Associate Professor Deonni Stolldorf 's project, "Implementation Science in Healthcare Settings," is part of the Provost's Faculty Grants for Culminating Projects in Immersion, designed to support faculty who provide students with transformative experiences across Vanderbilt. Read More

    May. 31, 2024

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    Three VUSN faculty honored by ACNM

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 23, 2024

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    VUSN recognizes faculty and staff at awards ceremony

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 22, 2024

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    VUSN opens Master of Nursing applications for January 2025 admission

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 21, 2024

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    VUSN graduates 449 students at 2024 commencement ceremony

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 13, 2024

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    VUSN to host Nurses Month panel

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 13, 2024

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    VUSN celebrates Nurses Month 2024

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 2, 2024

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    Kleinpell receives AACN Pioneering Spirit award

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    May. 2, 2024

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    VUSN faculty honored with advocacy award, fellowships

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Apr. 26, 2024

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    VUSN matching program to inspire philanthropy, drive research and create change regarding health inequities

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Apr. 23, 2024

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    School of Nursing to host free virtual panel on planetary health

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Apr. 18, 2024

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    Giving Day 2024: Give. Go. Help. Share.

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Apr. 1, 2024

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    Nominations for 2024 VUSN Alumni Awards sought

    The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read More

    Mar. 15, 2024