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School of Nursing improves health equity and offers specialized training with new HRSA grant
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice nursing education and increases recruitment and retention in rural, tribal and medically underserved populations. Read MoreAug. 31, 2023
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Hopkins elected to national NP board of directors
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreAug. 31, 2023
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Four VUSN faculty named AAN fellows
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreAug. 29, 2023
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School of Nursing participates in new VUMC initiative funded by Tennessee Dept. of Health
Members of the School of Nursing are participating in a new Vanderbilt University Medical Center initiative funded with a $3.9 million grant to VUMC from the Tennessee Department of Health. The grant program will evaluate innovative models of nursing care that include screening and responding to social drivers of health. It will also investigate how to mitigate nursing staffing shortages while ensuring optimal patient care. Read MoreAug. 16, 2023
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Faucett chosen to lead Vanderbilt’s Nurse Midwifery Specialty
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreAug. 15, 2023
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VUSN named NLN Center of Excellence for education expertise
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been named a National League of Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education for its support of faculty pedagogical expertise. This is the second time the school has been so honored. The five-year NLN Center of Excellence designation recognizes that VUSN demonstrates ongoing, dedicated excellence in developing and expanding faculty expertise in nursing education. Read MoreAug. 4, 2023
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Vanderbilt nurses named Tennessee Rising Star Nurse Leaders
The Tennessee Action Coalition has included a School of Nursing faculty member and a Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt nurse in its 2023 cohort of Tennessee Rising Star Nurse Leaders. VUSN Assistant Professor Monika Schmidt Do, DNP, FACC, and clinical staff leader Cory Smeltzer, RN, were among 25 young Tennessee nurse leaders named rising stars. Read MoreAug. 3, 2023
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The First MNs
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJul. 7, 2023
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Message from the Dean
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJul. 6, 2023
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Meeting the Need
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJul. 6, 2023
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DeVane-Johnson receives NIH grant to address breastfeeding disparities
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJul. 5, 2023
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Balance of Work and Play
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJul. 5, 2023
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Equipped and Energized
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJul. 5, 2023
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Compassionate care inspires student to pursue pediatric nursing career
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJul. 5, 2023
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Opportunity, Development and Growth
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJul. 5, 2023
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Making an Impact
At Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN), we are committed to the generation and dissemination of knowledge; to using science and evidence in advancing nursing science, improving the health of individuals, families and communities, and finding solutions for effective health care delivery; to making an impact on education, nursing and health care across the U.S. and beyond. The following represent select accomplishments by VUSN nurse scientists, educators and leaders in the academic and scientific arenas from the past year. Read MoreJul. 3, 2023
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Funded Grants and Contracts
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty receive funding from federal, national and local sources. Funding includes research awards, teaching and workforce grants and local clinical-community partnership funds. Read MoreJul. 1, 2023
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Selected Works and Accomplishments 2021
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty are recognized for discovery, scholarship and leadership in the nursing profession and higher education. Here is an abridged list of their work, followed by a sampling of student accomplishments. (This information is reported by most recent full calendar year.) Read MoreJul. 1, 2023
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Welcome New Faculty
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJul. 1, 2023
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Outstanding alumni and friends honored for accomplishment, service and impact
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJun. 30, 2023
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Jeffery receives $2.3 million NIDA award
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJun. 30, 2023
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School of Nursing’s Ginny Moore selected as AANP fellow
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJun. 16, 2023
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McNelis to lead nursing science PhD program
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJun. 14, 2023
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VUSN Informatics expert named to VU AI advisory board
Vanderbilt University has tapped Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Nursing Informatics Patricia Sengstack, DNP, FAAN, FACMI, to serve on an advisory board for its new Future of Learning and Generative AI Initiative. The initiative and board will center Vanderbilt efforts around scholarship and opportunities connected to the growing use of nascent artificial intelligence technologies. Read MoreJun. 13, 2023
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VUSN NP student Daniel Reyes receives DiversityNursing.com Education Award
May 30 -- DiversityNursing.com announced Daniel Reyes, a VUSN Acute Care NP student, as winner of the annual $5,000 Education Award. Reyes started his health care journey in the military and hopes to help underserved populations in community health when he graduates. Read the full story at https://blog.diversitynursing.com/2023-education-award-winner Read MoreJun. 6, 2023
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Genomics course for doctoral nursing faculty seeks participants
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJun. 6, 2023
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VUSN Research Spotlight: Emma Clark
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreJun. 1, 2023
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School of Nursing celebrates successful academic year, gives out 17 awards
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMay. 25, 2023
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Steed chosen to direct Family Nurse Practitioner program
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMay. 25, 2023
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Kennedy named Association of Women’s Health and Obstetrics Neonatal Nurses fellow
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMay. 24, 2023
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School of Nursing graduates 433 in Investiture ceremony
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing celebrated graduating students and their entry into the nursing profession with a pinning ceremony and reception Thursday night, followed by Commencement and Investiture Friday. Students completing their programs in August and December 2022 and May 2023 were honored. Read MoreMay. 15, 2023
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Compassionate Care with Pediatric NP Student Anana Upton
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMay. 12, 2023
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School of Nursing and VUMC launch new program for diverse nurses aspiring to leadership
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMay. 11, 2023
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“If You Want to Be a Nurse”–Reflections from an Experienced VUSN Nurse in Recognition of Nurses Month
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMay. 10, 2023
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"If You Want to Be a Nurse"–Reflections from an Experienced VUSN Nurse in Recognition of Nurses Month
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMay. 10, 2023
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VUSN Research Spotlight: Deonni Stolldorf
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMay. 4, 2023
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MSN program rises to No. 6 in “U.S. News & World Report” Best Graduate Nursing Rankings
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreApr. 25, 2023
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MSN program rises to No. 6 in "U.S. News & World Report" Best Graduate Nursing Rankings
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreApr. 25, 2023
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Rolanda Johnson receives university award
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreApr. 23, 2023
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VUSN dean receives advocacy award from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners selected Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean Pamela R. Jeffries, PhD, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH, as their Tennessee honoree for the 2023 Advocate State Award for Excellence. The award recognizes her work as dean and educator to support and promote the nurse practitioner role. Read MoreApr. 20, 2023
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Sigma’s Iota inducts new members, prepares to celebrate 70 years
Sigma Theta Tau International’s Iota at-Large chapter, based at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, welcomed 100 new members and their guests this week. At the ceremony, the students were inducted, signed the chapter’s induction book, and received purple and white honor cords to wear with their regalia. They join the more than 40 VUSN faculty and countless alumni who are part of the organization. Read MoreApr. 13, 2023
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VUSN Research Spotlight: Lori Schirle
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreApr. 6, 2023
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“Call the Midwife” and VUSN bloggers return this Sunday on NPT
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMar. 15, 2023
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VUSN Research Spotlight: Amy Campbell
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMar. 1, 2023
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Bryant chosen to direct AGACNP program
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreMar. 1, 2023
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Engineering and nursing take on interdisciplinary collaboration to use eye tracking and machine learning for education and training
First-year nursing students, U.S. Army soldiers and a middle school science class might seem very different at first glance. But when you consider the recent work of Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering Gautam Biswas, the similarities become clear. Gautam Biswas (Photo by John Russell). Each group has been a test case for Biswas’ research, which collects multimodal data such as clicks on a computer, hand gestures, eye gaze position and speech and then applies artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to help analyze how students learn and how trainees perform. Read MoreFeb. 20, 2023
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VUSN Research Spotlight: Dr. Nadia Markie Sneed
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreFeb. 13, 2023
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Using the VUSN Calendar
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreFeb. 10, 2023
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Nursing faculty hope to diversify graduate health science programs with Sesquicentennial Grant
Assistant Professors Julia Steed, PhD’18, MSN’10, and LeTizia Smith, DNP, MSN’07, were selected for a Vanderbilt University Sesquicentennial Grant for “Project SHARE: Sharing Strategies for Academic Faculty and Student Recruitment.” The project will evaluate new ways to recruit and retain faculty and students of color in Vanderbilt’s graduate health science programs. Read MoreFeb. 9, 2023
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Student-run Shade Tree Clinic adds monthly pediatric clinic
By Tatum Lyles Flick Communications Specialist Courtney Pitts, Jannyse Tapp and Christian Ketel The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $2.6M four-year Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to continue its highly successful Collaborative Academic-Practice (CAP) program, which improves advanced practice… Read MoreFeb. 7, 2023