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Pilon Recognized with Alexander Heard Distinguish Professor Award

April 6, 2015

By Jim Patterson Bonnie Pilon, Ph.D., R.N., a professor of Nursing who is nationally known for her advocacy of nurses “practicing at the top of their license,” is the 2015 recipient of the Alexander Heard Distinguished Service Professor Award. Pilon was honored at Vanderbilt University’s Spring Faculty Assembly on Tuesday for her 15 years of…

VUSN at Family Point

March 31, 2015

      VUSN at Family Point VUSN, Lipscomb, Interfaith Dental, Mental Health Coop, United Health Care and Amerigroup came together to help nearly 30 families with a variety of health and wellness needs at the recently Family Point event. This is a great example of the deep commitment these groups and indivdiuals have to…

Pilon wins Alexander Heard Distinguished Service Professor Award at Spring Faculty Assembly

March 31, 2015

“The award recognizes scholarship that increases and informs our understanding of social challenges and honors faculty members who seek and propose solutions to the issues that confront humanity,” Zeppos said. “With health care reform at the forefront of America’s political and policy discussion, Bonnie’s dedication to finding and implementing effective solutions to ensure access for…

Speaker – Cindy Cooke – April 7, 2015

March 27, 2015

Cindy Cooke DNP, FNP-C, FAANP President-Elect American Association of Nurse Practitioners “Nurse Practitioners – What is our future?  How do we lead?” April 7, 2015 12:00-1:00 PM Nursing Annex Room 161 Dr. Cooke was the founding President of the Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama. NPAA was formed to combine the regional NP organizations in Alabama…

Diversity Day – Apr 13, 2015

March 25, 2015

VUSN Black Student Nurses’ Organization and Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International presents: Diversity Day April 13, 2015 12-1pm VUSN Living Room Celebrate diversity and learn about the different cultures from your fellow students. Create a poster board display of your culture or a culture of interest to you! There will be posters, door…

Annual Business and Membership Meeting of Iota Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International

March 25, 2015

The Annual Business and Membership Meeting of Iota Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.  Following a brief business meeting with reports by  Board members, three Nurse Leaders and educators will discuss “Nurse Leadership from the Practice Front.” Additionally, the meeting will be live streamed for the…

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