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Introducing VUSN’s new website
June 15, 2016
The VUSN web team is delighted to announce the official launch of the redesigned Vanderbilt University School of Nursing website. Take a look around and let us know what you think. We have taken significant time during the process to think through not only how we present content online, but to re-evaluate all facets of…
Lori Schirle Presentation
June 14, 2016
Please join The VUSN Center for Research Development & Scholarship Thursday, June 16, 2016 12:00pm 140 Frist Hall as we welcome Lori Schirle, PhD(c), RN “Studies In Health services research: AN OVERVIEW OF WORK BY LORI SCHIRLE” VUSN Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
National certification standards set for health and wellness coaches
June 3, 2016
Credentialing criteria for health and wellness coaches have been established for the first time, setting the stage for health professionals to apply to take the certification exam next year. The National Board of Medical Examiners and the National Consortium for Credentialing of Health & Wellness Coaches announced last week an agreement to launch the certification…
Kudos: School of Nursing faculty, alumna recognized
May 26, 2016
Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty have been recognized as fellows by several professional associations. Assistant Professor Linda Beuscher has been named a Distinguished Fellow in the National Academies of Practice and a Distinguished Scholar and Fellow in the Nursing Academy.
VUSN Alum Linda Upchurch promoted to leader
May 24, 2016
Incoming executive director Linda Upchurch taught through last semester as an assistant professor in Georgia Southern University’s School of Nursing, but has also been working with the hospice since late 2004. She received her master’s degree as an adult nurse practitioner, with a focus in hospice and palliative care, from Vanderbilt University in 2007.
School of Nursing faculty and staff recognized with spring awards
May 23, 2016
Linda Norman, Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing and dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, announced faculty and staff awards during the school’s spring faculty meeting May 17. Marilyn Dubree, executive chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, received the Dean’s 2016 Award for Outstanding Service to Faculty and Students. “Marilyn has…
