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Change of Shift: A conversation with Dean Linda Norman
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 20, 2021
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Maternal Health Crisis
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 20, 2021
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In the Thick of It: COVID fighters with the Navajo Nation
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 20, 2021
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Legacies of Pioneering Deans Fuel Recent Graduates to Follow Their Passions
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 20, 2021
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Twice the Hope: Celebrating the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 20, 2021
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School of Nursing mourns loss beloved professor Tom Christenbery
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 20, 2021
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News Around the School: U.S. News & World Report rankings keep VUSN among nation’s best
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 19, 2021
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News Around the School: Pamela Jeffries Named Dean of School of Nursing
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 19, 2021
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News Around the School: AAMN Again Names Vanderbilt a Best School for Men in Nursing
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 19, 2021
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News Around the School: Barroso receives Vanderbilt’s Julia Eleanor Blair Chenault Endowed Chair of Nursing
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 19, 2021
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News Around the School: VUSN earns national HEED award for diversity
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 19, 2021
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Photo Essay: Celebrating Dean Linda Norman
In her 30 years at Vanderbilt School of Nursing, Linda Norman has been teacher, administrator, leader, colleague and dean--and always a nurse. These photos represent those roles and memorable occasions in her career and eight years as dean. Read MoreJul. 19, 2021
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News Around the School: Pam Jones receives inaugural Chancellor's award
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 15, 2021
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News Around the School: New academic directors and leaders named
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 15, 2021
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Five faculty named VU Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJul. 8, 2021
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Vanderbilt celebrates Dean Norman for accomplishments, leadership
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJun. 30, 2021
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VUSN DNP and MSN Alumna, Melissa Stec, Joins Wilson Health Medical Group ObGyn practice (OH)
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJun. 27, 2021
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‘Secret shopper’ study sheds light on barriers to opioid treatment for women
Investigators analyzing comments received during a 2020 Vanderbilt University Medical Center study that showed women have a difficult time accessing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) have shed further light on barriers to care. Those included everything from long on-hold times to difficult interactions with clinic receptionists during phone calls seeking appointments, said Vanderbilt University School of Nursing assistant professor Julia Phillippi, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, lead author on the qualitative study published in "Women's Health Issues." Read MoreJun. 25, 2021
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Maternal health expert wins NIH grant to study disparity in births among Black and white women
Assistant Professor of Nursing Jeremy Neal, PhD, FACNM, has been awarded an R21 exploratory/development grant of more than $250,000 from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities to assess the differences in labor progress and care among Black and white women with low-risk pregnancies. The study will focus on the frequency of cesarean births among the two groups. It will be the first to describe obstetric care in this way at a high-volume, academic medical center, and its findings will inform how health care providers can improve standards of care to ultimately decrease the disparity in cesarean births. Read MoreJun. 25, 2021
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School of Nursing receives 10-year CCNE accreditation
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreJun. 24, 2021
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VUSN Nurse-Midwives step up to save lives in two emergencies
The mother of the groom was choking at a wedding reception. A person needed CPR on a plane. Two Vanderbilt Faculty Nurse-Midwives stepped up and saved lives. Read about CNMs Grace Zimmerman and Alexandra Speros, MSN'19, in "VUMC Voice." Read MoreJun. 21, 2021
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2021 Founder’s Medalist has global reach
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMay. 26, 2021
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University announces new vaccine requirements and protocols for masking, gatherings and activities
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMay. 25, 2021
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School of Nursing among nation’s best in 2022 “U.S. News & World Report” rankings
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was again named a Top 10 graduate nursing school, as ranked in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School survey. Read more for full rankings. Read MoreMay. 20, 2021
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Vanderbilt University confers emerita status on five School of Nursing faculty; Dean Norman named dean emerita
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMay. 20, 2021
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Dean urges Class of 2021 to work for health equity and autonomy
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMay. 17, 2021
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Class of 2020 called “the hope of nursing” during Investiture celebration
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMay. 7, 2021
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Vanderbilt Chancellor Diermeier recognizes VUSN faculty, staff and students on Nurses Day
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMay. 6, 2021
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Saluting the Impact of Nurses on the Nation's Health During Nurses Month
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMay. 3, 2021
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University of Pennsylvania nursing dean to speak on advancing health equity May 18
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreApr. 29, 2021
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New Chattanooga mayor names VUSN's Mary Lambert as head of community health
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreApr. 21, 2021
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Message to the VUSN community regarding the Derek Chauvin verdicts
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreApr. 21, 2021
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Class of 2021: Social justice activist strives to make change through health care
A family legacy of fighting for civil rights fuels Chicago native Anana Upton, whose mission is creating positive change in underserved communities. With a major in child development through Peabody College of education and human development and a plan to become a pediatric nurse, Upton aims to bring social justice through delivering quality, affordable health care. She'll enter Vanderbilt School of Nursing's PreSpecialty program in August as the first step in becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. Read MoreApr. 16, 2021
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Black women turn to doulas as maternal mortality crisis deepens
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreApr. 14, 2021
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VUSN Alumna, Heather Mantsch, CNP, Joins Range Mental Health Center (MN) as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreApr. 1, 2021
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Special School of Nursing Giving Day Challenges for April 7
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 30, 2021
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School of Nursing among nation’s best in 2022 "U.S. News & World Report" rankings
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 30, 2021
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Vanderbilt students, staff and faculty volunteer at mass COVID-19 vaccination event
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 25, 2021
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing hosts global climate education initiative
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 25, 2021
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Jeffries named dean of School of Nursing
Pamela R. Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH, an internationally recognized leader and innovator in nursing and health care education, will become dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, effective July 1, pending Board of Trust approval. Jeffries, professor and dean of the George Washington University School of Nursing in Washington, D.C., succeeds Linda Norman, who plans to step down from her leadership role on June 30. Read MoreMar. 24, 2021
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Akard appointed to lead PhD in Nursing Science program
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 20, 2021
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Resetting DUO after New Phone
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 18, 2021
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Arnow named director of Nursing and Health Care Leadership specialty
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 17, 2021
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Tears of joy, tears of sorrow — College sweethearts, a COVID unit wedding, and a love story that ended too soon
The first week of October, 2020, Vanderbilt School of Nursing alumna Sherri Randolph, MSN'97, planned to marry her college sweetheart, Stacey Bruff. As things turned out, Sherri and Stacey got married a few days earlier, Sept. 21, in the only wedding ever to take place in the COVID unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Tragically and unexpectedly, Stacey died two days after the wedding. Sherri was devastated, and she still has a hard time talking about Stacey without tears welling up. There is a lot of sadness about how things turned out. She knows that all over the world there are millions of lives that have been changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic, and hers is one of them. So, this is a story rooted in the devastation of the pandemic. But don’t lose sight of this: it is still a love story. Read MoreMar. 16, 2021
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VUSN Alumna, Jeaninne Blackwell, PMHNP-BC, Appointed Leader in new Collaborative Psych Evaluation and Medication Management Services
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 12, 2021
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VUSN Alumna, Camille Legeay Cook, has died
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 8, 2021
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Interview: Interventions and Other Suicide Prevention Measures Employed or Adapted in the Context of COVID-19
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 4, 2021
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John Dowlen, VUSN FNP Alumnus, hired at CHI Memorial Medical Group (TN)
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 4, 2021
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NPs and PAs Weigh In on Sugar and Alcohol Guidelines
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreMar. 2, 2021
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Removing the stigma of HIV and AIDS
On Stepping Forward and Stepping Down School of Nursing’s Dean Linda Norman discusses the School of Nursings past, present and future as she prepares to step down from her position as Dean. Linda Norman joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1991 as its assistant dean for administration. Within… Read MoreFeb. 23, 2021