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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 MoreSep. 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 MoreSep. 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 MoreSep. 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 MoreSep. 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 MoreAug. 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 MoreJul. 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 MoreJul. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreApr. 22, 2025
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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 MoreApr. 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 MoreApr. 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 MoreMar. 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 MoreMar. 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 MoreFeb. 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 MoreFeb. 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 MoreJan. 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 MoreJan. 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 MoreJan. 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 MoreJan. 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 MoreNov. 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 MoreNov. 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 MoreNov. 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 MoreNov. 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 MoreOct. 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 MoreOct. 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 MoreSep. 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 MoreSep. 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 MoreSep. 16, 2024
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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 MoreSep. 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 MoreAug. 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 MoreAug. 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 MoreJul. 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 MoreJul. 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 MoreJun. 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 MoreJun. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreMay. 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 MoreApr. 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 MoreApr. 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 MoreApr. 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 MoreApr. 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 MoreMar. 15, 2024