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  • VUSN award winners 2017

    2017 School of Nursing awards recognize faculty, staff and VUSM’s Bernard

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    May. 24, 2017

  • Dean Norman, Courtney Pitts, Caroline Leithner, Mavis Schorn

    Nursing graduates ready to begin health care journeys

    “There is no better time than now to be a nurse. You are in a profession that is highly respected, challenging, fulfilling and innovating.” That's part of what School of Nursing Dean and Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing Linda Norman, DSN, FAAN, told new graduates during Investiture ceremonies last week. “We look forward to what comes next in your professional journey.” Read More

    May. 18, 2017

  • Elizabeth Dow, Byrd Duncan, Linda Bell

    Alumni of famed Student Health Coalition hold panel discussion May 19

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    May. 16, 2017

  • Faculty Emeriti ceremony 2017

    Vanderbilt honors Bonnie Pilon and Ken Wallston as Faculty Emeriti

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    May. 15, 2017

  • Dean Linda Norman, Beverly Padgett, Chancellor Zeppos

    VUSN 2017 Founder's Medalist Beverly Padgett honored

    Beverly Michelle "Shelly" Padgett was honored as the School of Nursing's 2017 Founder's Medalist during ceremonies held in Memorial Gym during Commencement May 12. Padgett received her Master of Science in Nursing in Health Care Leadership. Read More

    May. 15, 2017

  • Natural way: Midwife aided, mother approved. More women push back against the medicalization of birth

    Natural way: Midwife aided, mother approved. More women push back against the medicalization of birth

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    May. 12, 2017

  • VUSN Alum Dr. Velinda Block appointed chief nursing executive of HCA’s TriStar Division

    VUSN Alum Dr. Velinda Block appointed chief nursing executive of HCA’s TriStar Division

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    May. 3, 2017

  • Development and Initial Testing of the FLOW Instrument, a Novel Assessment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men

    Development and Initial Testing of the FLOW Instrument, a Novel Assessment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    May. 1, 2017

  • Nilda (Nena) Peragallo Montano

    Health care, research and Latino populations subject of May 11 guest lecture

    Nilda (Nena) Peragallo Montano, DrPH, R.N., FAAN, dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, will deliver the spring 2017 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Thursday, May 11, at 2 p.m. in Godchaux Nursing Annex room 161. Read More

    Apr. 25, 2017

  • ImpediMed commencing US lymphoedema study with VUSN

    ImpediMed commencing US lymphoedema study with VUSN

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Apr. 24, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    NPT "Aging Matters" episode features VUSN dean

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Apr. 24, 2017

  • Professor Mary Lambert, RADM Trent-Adams, Dean Linda Norman

    The U.S. Surgeon General is a nurse!

    Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams has just been named U.S. Surgeon General She is a perfect choice--and a friend of VUSN. We were fortunate to have her speak here in January. Congratulations, Surgeon General Trent-Adams. Read more Read More

    Apr. 24, 2017

  • Validating Health Literacy and Numeracy Measures in Minority Groups

    Validating Health Literacy and Numeracy Measures in Minority Groups

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Apr. 21, 2017

  • Rumay Alexander

    National diversity expert speaks May 3 on going beyond rhetoric of equity and opportunity

    G. Rumay Alexander, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s interim chief diversity officer, will present a talk Wednesday, May 3, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Godchaux Nursing Annex, Room 161, in the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Lunch will be provided but requires an RSVP. Alexander, who is also professor and director of the Office of Inclusive Excellence at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing, will speak on “Equity of Opportunity: Beyond the Rhetoric.” Read More

    Apr. 20, 2017

  • Sheila Ridner

    Sheila Ridner named to International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Apr. 17, 2017

  • Zeppos, Lauderdale, Dewey

    Jana Lauderdale receives university leadership award

    Jana Lauderdale, assistant dean for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Nursing, received the second Joseph A. Johnson, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Professor Award ever given by Vanderbilt University The honor recognizes faculty leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion in academic endeavors and was presented during Vanderbilts spring faculty assembly. "I am so very honored," Lauderdale said after receiving the award. "When you aren't expecting something and it happens--it makes you all the more appreciative and grateful." Read More

    Apr. 7, 2017

  • Jesse Ehrenfeld & Sarah Fogel

    VUSN offers inter-professional course in LGBTI health this summer

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Apr. 4, 2017

  • Nursing Researcher Uses Experience as Student Athlete to Improve Life-Threatening Illnesses for Children

    Nursing Researcher Uses Experience as Student Athlete to Improve Life-Threatening Illnesses for Children

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Apr. 4, 2017

  • VUSN alum Cristy Stumb making an impact

    VUSN alum Cristy Stumb making an impact

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Apr. 4, 2017

  • RPNow How to Create an Exam Rule Profile

    RPNow How to Create an Exam Rule Profile

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Mar. 31, 2017

  • How to Create and Register a Remote Proctor Exam

    How to Create and Register a Remote Proctor Exam

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Mar. 30, 2017

  • Convert a Word Document to JPEG Images (Mac)

    Convert a Word Document to JPEG Images (Mac)

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Mar. 23, 2017

  • Vanderbilt Nurse Mag, Winter 2017

    Winter 2017

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Mar. 22, 2017

  • Godchaux Hall entry

    "U.S. News & World Report" rankings again put VUSN among nation’s best

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Mar. 13, 2017

  • Leslie Hopkins

    Leslie Hopkins attends SEC leadership development meeting

    Assistant Professor Leslie Welch Hopkins, one of Vanderbilt's SEC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows for 2016-17, visited Mississippi State University Feb. 22-24 for a series of workshops designed to help prepare the SEC fellows for administrative roles in higher education. Read More

    Mar. 6, 2017

  • Remote Proctor Overview

    Remote Proctor Overview

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Mar. 2, 2017

  • Remote Proctor Testing Policy

    Remote Proctor Testing Policy

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Mar. 2, 2017

  • U.S. Capitol

    A Letter from the Deans' Nursing Policy Coalition

    Recently, deans from some of the nation's top nursing schools sent a letter to congressional leaders. In it, they urged Congress to include nurses in the national discussion regarding the Affordable Care Act. Dean Linda Norman was one of the 10 deans signing the letter as part of the Deans’ Nursing Policy Coalition. Read More

    Mar. 1, 2017

  • FNP student Kelsey Moore helps Vanderbilt student teams advance in Hult Prize competition

    FNP student Kelsey Moore helps Vanderbilt student teams advance in Hult Prize competition

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 24, 2017

  • Nursing researcher aims to help children with life-threatening illnesses

    Nursing researcher aims to help children with life-threatening illnesses

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 24, 2017

  • Configuring Mac (iOS) Mobile Devices for Email

    Configuring Mac (iOS) Mobile Devices for Email

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 22, 2017

  • Outlook Client Configurations

    Outlook Client Configurations

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 22, 2017

  • Kaseya Access

    Kaseya Access

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 22, 2017

  • Colleen Conway-Welch

    Colleen Conway-Welch named to national Health Care Hall of Fame

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 20, 2017

  • Barut named Chief Nursing Officer of Psychiatric Hospital, VBH

    Barut named Chief Nursing Officer of Psychiatric Hospital, VBH

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 16, 2017

  • Practice Signing a Document with a Digital Signature

    Practice Signing a Document with a Digital Signature

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 16, 2017

  • Dean Linda Norman

    Dean selected as national ambassador for nursing research advocacy

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 16, 2017

  • How to Create a Digital Signature

    How to Create a Digital Signature

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 16, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nitrous oxide makes a comeback

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 13, 2017

  • VUSN Alum, Sandy Minor, continues to inspire at age 81

    VUSN Alum, Sandy Minor, continues to inspire at age 81

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 13, 2017

  • Michelle Collins

    Top 10 misconceptions about nitrous oxide in labor

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 13, 2017

  • VUSN By the Numbers 2017

    VUSN By the Numbers 2017

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 9, 2017

  • Knox Ownby, Anna-Gene O'Neal

    Hospice and heart

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 8, 2017

  • Terrah Akard stands in front of trees and plants

    Using the internet for good

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 8, 2017

  • Laurie Connors

    Welcome new faculty

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 8, 2017

  • Dean's Message

    Dean's Message

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Using the Internet for Good

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • When They Can’t Tell You Where It Hurts

    When They Can’t Tell You Where It Hurts

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Top 10 Misconceptions About  Nitrous Oxide in Labor

    Top 10 Misconceptions About Nitrous Oxide in Labor

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Making an Impact

    Making an Impact

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. VUSN Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, presented Gordon Bernard, M.D.,… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017