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  • Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN

    New study shows breastfeeding gap widens between black and white U.S. babies

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Oct. 14, 2019

  • Colleen Conway-Welch in apricot colored suit stands on stone steps

    Colleen Conway-Welch recognized posthumously by Community Foundation

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Oct. 10, 2019

  • Vanderbilt Nursing professor Patricia Sengstack leaning against chair in VU's Wond'ry

    Q&A with VUSN's Patricia Sengstack on nurses and tech

    In a recent interview with HealthTech Magazine, Patricia Sengtack, VUSN Director, Nursing Informatics Specialty, warned against purchasing new tech equipment without consulting the nurses who will use it. Sengstack also discussed how nurses and other staff should be part of tech equipment purchasing decisions that can directly affect their work. Read More

    Oct. 3, 2019

  • Ruth Kleinpell, VUSN

    Ruth Kleinpell announced as keynote speaker at the University of Rochester Doctor of Nursing Practice Summit

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Sep. 30, 2019

  • Vanderbilt professor Susie Adams standing in front of a window

    Professor Susie Adams named Psychiatric Nurse of the Year

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Sep. 24, 2019

  • Configuring your Outlook mobile app

    Configuring your Outlook mobile app

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Sep. 24, 2019

  • Morgan Willbarger

    VUSN MSN Alumna, Morgan Willbarger, joins Riverside Medical Group (IL)

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Sep. 23, 2019

  • Kim Hanna

    VUSN MSN Alumna, Kim Hanna, named named Dean of Whitson-Hester School of Nursing (TN)

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Sep. 17, 2019

  • Vanderbilt researchers posed around a piano

    Volunteers needed for pilot study regarding music’s effect on ICU patients

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Sep. 17, 2019

  • VUSN faculty and alumni honored as fellows by AAN, AANP and ACNM

    VUSN faculty and alumni honored as fellows by AAN, AANP and ACNM

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 27, 2019

  • White dice spellling out teach in front of books

    Six School of Nursing faculty selected as Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 23, 2019

  • Vanderbilt nursing faculty standing in front of VUSN sign on wood wall

    School of Nursing receives $5 million in HRSA grants to increase nurse practitioners in rural, underserved areas

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 9, 2019

  • Patricia Sengstack

    Patricia Sengstack, Director, Nursing Informatics Specialty delivers speech at Informatics Conference

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 8, 2019

  • Faculty watch as VUSN student gets pinned

    School of Nursing pinning ceremonies celebrate achievement and entry into profession

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 7, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University School of Nursing building

    VUSN designated NLN Center of Excellence

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 7, 2019

  • Georgianna Coon

    VUSN PMC Alumna, Georgianna Coon, named hospitalist at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center (MT)

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 6, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    Pinning Ceremonies Today

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 4, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    Red Sand Project

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 4, 2019

  • Trish Baise

    Q&A with VUSN DNP and MSN Alumna, Trish Baise, CEO of new Ballad Behavioral Services Division (TN)

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Aug. 2, 2019

  • Natima Alexander

    VUSN MSN Nurse Midwifery Alumna, Natima Alexander, joins Goshen Birth Center (IN)

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 30, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    Spring 2019

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 29, 2019

  • Ashley Ritter, VUSN

    VUSN MSN Alumna, Ashley Ritter, providing women's health services in New River Health District (VA)

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 28, 2019

  • Red sand in asphalt crack

    Join VUSN for the Red Sand Project Aug. 2

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 24, 2019

  • Amanda McClure, VUSN

    VUSN MSN Alumna, Amanda McClure, announced as certified nurse practitioner at Mercy Clinic Endocrinology (MO)

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 21, 2019

  • Headshot of Rolanda Johnson in business dress

    VUSN Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Rolanda Johnson, to speak at Tuskegee University Nursing Capping, Pinning and White Coat Ceremony

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 18, 2019

  • Kimberly Hatchel, VUSN

    VUSN DNP Alumna, Kimberly Hatchel, named new Chief Nursing Officer at Blake Medical Center (FL)

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 16, 2019

  • Joyce Laben and Bob Laben

    Professor Emerita Joyce Laben has died

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Professor Emerita Joyce Laben has died. A celebration of her life was celebrated on Wednesay, July 10, at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 9090 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221. Read her obituary in The Tennessean. Read More

    Jul. 15, 2019

  • Chattanooga's hospitals struggling with shortage of nurses

    Chattanooga's hospitals struggling with shortage of nurses

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 13, 2019

  • VUSN Has Lost a Nursing Icon: Celebration of Life for Joyce Laben

    VUSN Has Lost a Nursing Icon: Celebration of Life for Joyce Laben

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 8, 2019

  • Margaret Taylor

    VUSN DNP Alumna, Margaret Taylor, discusses what moms-to-be learn from each other through group prenatal care

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 7, 2019

  • Daniel Ferguson, VUSN

    VUSN FNP Alumnus, Daniel Ferguson, joins Bolivar Family Health Care Center

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 3, 2019

  • Photo Gallery: Spring 2019

    Photo Gallery: Spring 2019

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jul. 1, 2019

  • VUSN FNP Alumnus, John Killgore, joins Halifax County health department

    VUSN FNP Alumnus, John Killgore, joins Halifax County health department

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jun. 27, 2019

  • Tom Bush

    VUSN MSN Alumnus, Tom Bush, presents at 2019 AANP annual meeting

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jun. 25, 2019

  • Chelsia Harris

    VUSN FNP Alumna, Chelsia Harris, named Lipscomb University School of Nursing executive director

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jun. 20, 2019

  • Carol Seeger

    VUSN MSN Alumna, Carol Seeger, returns to Oswego Health to deliver care at behavioral health services unit

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jun. 15, 2019

  • Portrait of former dean Colleen Conway-Welch

    School of Nursing dedicates atrium to former dean Colleen Conway-Welch

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jun. 7, 2019

  • VUSN Alumna and Instructor honored by American College of Nurse-Midwives 2019 awards

    VUSN Alumna and Instructor honored by American College of Nurse-Midwives 2019 awards

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jun. 6, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUSNPride launches new name, logo and purpose

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jun. 5, 2019

  • VUSN building at night with all windows lit

    ’Doreway on 21st Avenue

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    Jun. 4, 2019

  • Linda Norman, Nicholas Zeppos, Susan Wente, Bruce Evans cut ribbon

    Celebration to remember

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    May. 30, 2019

  • Valere Potter Fellows Cathy Maxwell, Shelagh Mulvaney, Bethany Rhoten

    Three School of Nursing faculty named first Valere Potter Distinguished Dean's Faculty Fellows

    Assistant Professor Cathy Maxwell, PhD, FAAN, Associate Professor Shelagh Mulvaney, PhD, and Assistant Professor Bethany Rhoten, PhD, have been named the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s first Valere Potter Distinguished Dean's Faculty Fellows. The new program supports tenure-track faculty in their research and scholarship. The designation includes funding for two fiscal years and is part of an overall Vanderbilt University initiative to expand support for faculty throughout their careers. Read More

    May. 29, 2019

  • Front view of new Vanderbilt School of Nursing building on a sunny day with students walking down steps to the street

    Where technology and wellness combine

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    May. 28, 2019

  • Making the Grade

    Making the Grade

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    May. 28, 2019

  • Terrah Akard stands in front of trees and plants

    Terrah Akard selected as 2019 Chancellor Faculty Fellow

    Associate Professor Terrah Akard, PhD, FAAN, has been selected for the 2019 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows, a group of highly accomplished, recently tenured Vanderbilt University faculty from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise. Read More

    May. 28, 2019

  • Nursing and medical students team up to vaccinate Nashville’s needy

    Nursing and medical students team up to vaccinate Nashville’s needy

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Help for sexual assault survivors when and where needed

    Help for sexual assault survivors when and where needed

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Alumna named new assistant dean of  diversity and inclusion

    Alumna named new assistant dean of diversity and inclusion

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Reunion 2018 giving reaches new record

    Reunion 2018 giving reaches new record

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • American Academy of Nursing and National Academies of Practice select VUSN faculty

    American Academy of Nursing and National Academies of Practice select VUSN faculty

    A new study suggests the gap in breastfeeding between black and white infants is widening. Dr. Melanie Lutenbacher, VUSN Associate Professor of Nursing and Medicine, commented on the findings “The results suggest that many women may need more support for breastfeeding than they currently receive. Most women can successfully breastfeed but… Read More

    May. 22, 2019