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  • Headshot of new informatics dean at Vanderbilt, Patricia Sengstack

    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 More

    Nov. 16, 2020

  • U.S. map showing licensing for APRNs

    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 More

    Nov. 11, 2020

  • Headshot of Ken Wallston

    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 More

    Nov. 11, 2020

  • DNP students sit in a classroom listening to visiting professor Tonda Hughes

    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 More

    Nov. 1, 2020

  • Logo for American Academy of Nursing. 2020 Induction Ceremony Saturday, October 31

    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 More

    Oct. 27, 2020

  • Badge that reads AAMN Best Schools for Men in Nursing

    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 More

    Oct. 27, 2020

  • Text that reads OUT The National Cancer Survey. The O in out is filled with rainbow colors.

    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 More

    Oct. 26, 2020

  • VUSN dean Linda Norman stands behind a wooden VU podium with the apricot VUSN banner beside her

    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 More

    Oct. 26, 2020

  • Vanderbilt family nurse practitioner student talks to a patient sitting on an exam table in a clinic.

    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 More

    Oct. 21, 2020

  • Photo of VUSN building with people walking out of it. Text reads VUSN's Return to Campus Covid-19 Response

    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 More

    Oct. 7, 2020

  • Logo of HEED award--Higher Education Excellence in Diversity 2020

    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 More

    Oct. 5, 2020

  • Formal portrait of Dean Linda Norman

    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 More

    Sep. 23, 2020

  • Headshots of 5 VUSN faculty. All ae dressed professionally.

    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 More

    Sep. 23, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Sep. 17, 2020

  • Black & gold all type sign--VUSN for Black Lives--Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

    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 More

    Sep. 16, 2020

  • Author Alice Randall in a videoconference presentation looking right at the camera and smiling

    "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 More

    Sep. 11, 2020

  • Four VUSN male students walk across a hospital bridge. They wear masks and scrubs or whitecoats.

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Alumnus Asa Briggs is a volunteer with President Obama's My Brother's Keeper

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • The Norlunds

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Illustration of three men in suits rolling out red carpet

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Dean Linda Norman and April Kapu

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Faculty member Marci Zsamboky

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • studio portrait of Dean Linda Norman wearing black suit

    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 More

    Sep. 3, 2020

  • Black and white photo of former VUSN faculty Sue Jones

    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 More

    Sep. 2, 2020

  • Headshot of Rolanda Johnson in business dress

    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 More

    Sep. 1, 2020

  • Nursing student examines mannequin in simulation lab while three other students look on

    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 More

    Aug. 31, 2020

  • Zoom Resources

    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 More

    Aug. 27, 2020

  • Author Alice Randall in front of a colorful mural of Black men

    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 More

    Aug. 26, 2020

  • 5 Nursing students in blue scrubs model colorful handmade cloth masks provided for them by alumni

    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 More

    Aug. 21, 2020

  • Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier standing in front of historic Kirkland Hall

    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 More

    Aug. 20, 2020

  • vusn return to campus 2020

    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 More

    Aug. 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 More

    Aug. 13, 2020

  • Logo of the American Association of Nursing

    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 More

    Aug. 12, 2020

  • Former Vanderbilt faculty Sara Hampshire

    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 More

    Aug. 7, 2020

  • Exterior of Vanderbilt School of Nursing entrance in 2020

    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 More

    Aug. 3, 2020

  • Dean Norman's July 24 Coming to Campus Email to Students

    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 More

    Jul. 29, 2020

  • Dean Norman's July 24 Return to Campus Email to Faculty, Staff & Post-Docs

    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 More

    Jul. 29, 2020

  • Map of US with states' status regarding APRN practice during COVID

    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 More

    Jul. 2, 2020

  • PowerPoint slide reads

    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 More

    Jun. 26, 2020

  • School of Nursing carved in limestone arch

    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 More

    Jun. 16, 2020

  • Seven cloth masks hang on a clothesline outdoors

    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 More

    May. 27, 2020

  • How Virtual Training Is Set to Change Nursing Education

    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 More

    May. 21, 2020

  • Screenshot of video conference particpants in VUSN May 2020 pinning ceremony

    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 More

    May. 18, 2020

  • Exterior of the VUSN building with an apricot banner & #VU2020

    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 More

    May. 14, 2020

  • Vanderbilt nursing faculty Kate Clouse stands in front of the entrance to Godchaux Hall

    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 More

    May. 13, 2020