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Advanced Practice Nursing Roles: A Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
August 18, 2017
Bonnie Freeman, VUSN ANP Post-Master’s Certificate Program Alumni, describes what a Palliative Care NP does. “What I like about being a nurse is the ability to make a difference in the lives of patients and families, whether it is through providing bedside care or developing educational tools.” Important factors are taking the time to truly listen, empathize,…
Summer 2017
August 16, 2017
VUSN and VUMC researchers receive FAANP funding for Choosing Wisely collaborative study
August 10, 2017
A collaborative project led by a Vanderbilt University School of Nursing researcher and Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Associate Nursing Officer for Advanced Practice has received funding from the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) to roll out a national pilot project aimed at demonstrating the influence of nurse practitioners in reducing unnecessary…
School of Nursing celebrates accomplishment during August Pinning ceremonies
August 9, 2017
More than 350 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) students were recognized at the completion of their programs during Pinning ceremonies held at Langford Auditorium on Sunday, Aug. 6. The 276 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students received the VUSN pin from their individual specialty directors, while eight Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students…
Maxwell honored with National Hartford Center Award
July 31, 2017
The National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) has named Cathy Maxwell, Ph.D., R.N., its 2017 NHCGNE Innovation Award recipient. The award recognizes and celebrates innovative programs and projects that highlight excellence in gerontological nursing. It is given to a member or team for innovation that positively impacts nursing care for older adults. Maxwell,…
HRSA Awards $1.2 Million to School of Nursing for Future Faculty
July 17, 2017
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently received a $1,221,359 grant to support Doctor of Nursing Practice students who plan to become nursing faculty. The award brings the funds the school has received for the program since 2008 to $7.3 million. The grant is part of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration’s Nurse Faculty Loan…
