Mission, Vision, Values and Ethos for the VUSN Global Program
- Mission: VUSN advances global nursing education, health equity and well-being through scientific discovery, innovation, evidence-based care and lifelong learning.
- Vision: VUSN will be the global leader in the transformation of health care and the nursing profession.
- Values: Excellence, Kindness/Civility, Connectedness, Integrity/Trust
- Ethos: Learn, collaborate and give back to communities worldwide through innovation, education, and equity-focused healthcare delivery
Upcoming Events
14th ICN NP/APN Network Conference 2026
14-17 September 2026, Nashville, TN
Join us for the 14th ICN NP/APN Network Conference as it returns to the United States for the first time since its inception. Together, we can elevate global NP/APN practice through innovation, education, advocacy, and impact.
Visiting Scholars
For more information on our international visitor process, please visit Vanderbilt University Visiting Scholar’s webpage.
Meet the Team
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April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN
Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Global Affairs
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Shelza Rivas, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC
Director of Global Partnerships, Women’s Health/Gender-Related Program Faculty
Assistant Professor of Nursing -
Susan Andrews, DNP, RN, CNE, CPN
Assistant Professor
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Manola McCain, DNP, RN, APRN, CNM
Assistant Professor
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Tonya Elkins, MSSW, LAPSW
Director, MIHOW Program