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Top nurse informaticist named VUSN senior associate dean
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreNov. 16, 2020
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National Study: Pandemic, Oversight Waivers Impact Advanced Practice Nurses
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreNov. 11, 2020
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Ken Wallston, prominent nursing researcher and health psychology pioneer, has died
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreNov. 11, 2020
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VUSN receives $1.35 million NFLP grant to educate future faculty
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreNov. 1, 2020
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Six Vanderbilt School of Nursing alumni named fellows by American Academy of Nursing
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreOct. 27, 2020
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VUSN named Best School for Men in Nursing third time
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreOct. 27, 2020
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Vanderbilt cancer researcher pairs with LGBTQI+ expert on OUT: The National Cancer Survey
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreOct. 26, 2020
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Search committee for new dean launched
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreOct. 26, 2020
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VUSN receives $3.2 million federal grant to increase diversity in health care providers
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreOct. 21, 2020
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Dean Norman’s October 7 Spring Semester Email Announcement
The fall semester is half way through, and you and the entire Vanderbilt community have been diligent in fighting COVID-19 by Anchoring Down and Stepping Up. Thank you for your commitment to safety measures, social distancing and putting the health of others first. It is making a difference. VUSN will have a staggered semester start, with MSN specialties beginning classes on Monday, January 4, and MSN PreSpecialty, DNP and PhD classes beginning Monday, January 11. There will not be a spring break this year. Read MoreOct. 7, 2020
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing earns national HEED award for diversity
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreOct. 5, 2020
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VUSN Dean Linda Norman to step down June 30, 2021
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 23, 2020
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Recent promotions for VUSN faculty
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 23, 2020
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Vanderbilt Nurse Faculty Practices Anchor Down, Step Up
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 17, 2020
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Day of Remembrance set for Sept. 23
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 16, 2020
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"Novel" Alice Randall lecture available for viewing
Author and Professor Alice Randall spoke to an online audience of nearly 300 when she presented the VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 10. The bestselling writer shared how and why fiction can expand our empathy and contribute to respect and caring. Click to view the recorded lecture. Read MoreSep. 11, 2020
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Men at Work
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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Two Millennial Students Couldn’t Find Health Care Providers. So They Created an App for That.
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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Crystallizing Moments
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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Transformative Power of Education
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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VUSN Awards Recognize Alumni Accomplishments
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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Matter of the Heart
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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News Around the School: School of Nursing earns high rankings in 2021 "U.S. News & World Report"
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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News Around the School: New Dean’s Advisory Board formed for School of Nursing
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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News Around the School: VUSN and VUMC receive New Era for Academic Nursing Award from AACN
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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News Around the School: Mary Jo Gilmer named to International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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News Around the School: Zsamboky to lead Psychiatric-Mental Health NP program
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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Dean's Message – Summer 2020
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreSep. 3, 2020
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Former faculty and alumna Sue McConnell Jones dies
It was with sadness that we learned that former faculty member and alumna Lenita "Sue" McConnell Jones, BSN’67, MSN’74, died August 29. A Double 'Dore, she was one of VUSN’s first nurse practitioner graduates as well as one of the first 100 NPs in the U.S. Jones was instrumental in the creation of the first certification process for NPs and enjoyed a long career as practitioner, professor and nursing director. Read MoreSep. 2, 2020
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How to determine if a school is committed to diversity and inclusion
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Rolanda Johnson, PhD'98, MSN, RN, talks to allnursingschools.com on how potential students can determine if a school is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Does the school have a measurable diversity, equity and inclusion plan, for example, or does the school provide a variety of educational opportunities on diversity, inclusion and equity topics? Johnson also recommends that students considering online nursing programs should look for schools that provide the same opportunities for community and inclusion as in-person programs. Read MoreSep. 1, 2020
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CCNE Accreditation Review and Request for Third-Party Comments
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreAug. 31, 2020
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Zoom Resources
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreAug. 27, 2020
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Alice Randall offers a novel approach to anti-racism with VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Sept. 10
New York Times bestselling author Alice Randall will give the first Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture for 2020-2021 on Thursday, Sept. 10, noon-1 p.m. CST via videoconference. Randall will present “A Novel Approach to Building Your Anti-Racism Toolkit and Self-Care in a Time of Reckoning.” The live online event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Read MoreAug. 26, 2020
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School of Nursing alumni send students encouragement along with masks
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreAug. 21, 2020
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Start the fall semester with a greeting from the Chancellor for VUSN students
Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier recorded a video welcome specifically for Vanderbilt School of Nursing students. In it, he commended the VUSN community for its pivotal role in the university’s Return to Campus, calling VUSN faculty and leaders “our guiding stars.” He reinforced Vanderbilt’s values, including a commitment to a diverse and inclusive community, and encouraged students to dig deep in obtaining an empowering, lasting Vanderbilt education. Read MoreAug. 20, 2020
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Coming to VUSN for in-person classes or work? Watch this video
Being on campus this semester will be different from years past. VUSN has prepared this video to give you an overview and information on the safety measures in place for all students, faculty, staff and post-docs. Watch. For complete information, go to nursing.vanderbilt.edu/return Read MoreAug. 17, 2020
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How to Install Microsoft Office 365
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreAug. 13, 2020
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Six VUSN Alumni named American Academy of Nursing Fellows
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreAug. 12, 2020
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Former faculty, alumna and trailblazer Sara Hutchinson Hampshire remembered
Friends, former students and past colleagues were saddened to hear of the May 2 death of School of Nursing alumna and former faculty member Sara Hutchison Hampshire, BSN’71, MSN’75. Vanderbilt Magazine recalled the life and impact of this women's health trailblazer. Read MoreAug. 7, 2020
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School of Nursing Return to Campus Website
For information regarding the return to campus for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students, faculty, staff and post-docs, please visit https://nursing.vanderbilt.edu/return/ Read MoreAug. 3, 2020
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Dean Norman's July 24 Coming to Campus Email to Students
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreJul. 29, 2020
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Dean Norman's July 24 Return to Campus Email to Faculty, Staff & Post-Docs
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreJul. 29, 2020
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Nurse researchers study expanded autonomy for advanced practice nurses during pandemic
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreJul. 2, 2020
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Watch Medicine Grand Rounds on the affect of racism on health and health care
VUMC Department of Medicine hosted a very special Medicine Grand Rounds event on June 25. "How Structural Racism Affects Health and Health Care" featured four distinguished panelists in a discussion of racism in academic medicine and the health care environment. Watch Read MoreJun. 26, 2020
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Vanderbilt Nursing students, faculty return to in-person classes on campus fall 2020
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreJun. 16, 2020
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Sew for a student: A Vanderbilt Nursing way to help COVID-19 efforts
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreMay. 27, 2020
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How Virtual Training Is Set to Change Nursing Education
A digital connection for frontline caretakers is crucial to classroom continuity and skill development, especially during a pandemic. Read MoreMay. 21, 2020
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Vanderbilt Nursing's virtual pinning relies on tradition and technology
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreMay. 18, 2020
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Vanderbilt Nursing graduates told “the world needs you more than ever”
A nursing informatics expert with extensive health system, academic and government experience has been named senior associate dean for informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Patricia (Patty) Sengstack, DNP’10, RN-BC, FAAN, currently serves as academic director for the school’s nursing informatics specialty in its master of… Read MoreMay. 14, 2020
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VUSN researcher to test app for improving HIV care for new mothers in South Africa
VUSN Assistant Professor Kate Clouse has created an app for smartphones to help South African mothers with HIV stay connected to health care. Nearly one in three pregnant women attending antenatal care in South Africa is living with HIV. Clouse and an international research team are studying whether the app, CareConekta, is an effective method to reach patients during and after pregnancy. Read MoreMay. 13, 2020