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Nurses share why they chose certification
February 1, 2015
Reasons for obtaining certification are as varied as the patient populations nurses serve. Here’s what certification means to six nurses across the nation who chose to pursue it.
VUSN study tracking yoga therapy for cancer patients
January 29, 2015
Cancer is bad enough. But cancer patients who receive surgery, radiation and chemotherapy may suffer from side effects that run from irritating to crippling — problems that are postural, musculoskeletal and respiratory, along with lowered self-esteem. Many suffer from lymphedema, swelling caused by retained fluid in a compromised lymphatic system.
Moore to direct VUSN’s women’s health specialty program
January 29, 2015
Ginny Moore, DNP, APRN, has been named director of the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN). She has served as interim director of the program since August 2014.
Green Dot Overview – Feb 9
January 26, 2015
On Feb 9, Betsy Kennedy and Rolanda Johnson will provide a Green Dot Overview in the Living Room from 12:00 – 1:00pm. This event is co-sponsored by the Pre-Nursing Society. Light refreshments will be served.
Welcome Reception for Kathie Krause – Feb 11, 2015
January 22, 2015
We welcome Kathie Krause, MSN, RN, as the new Chief Nursing Office for Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital. Godchaux Hall Living Room Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015 4:30 – 6pm RSVP here
Christina Dempsey Lecture – Jan 13, 2015
January 21, 2015
“Measuring Factors that Influence the Patient Experience” Presentation slides Presentation video Patients who feel included in their care have better outcomes, Christina Dempsey, MSN, MBA, chief nursing officer at Press Ganey told a standing room only audience at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing last week. Dempsey’s guest lecture sponsored by the Patricia Townsend…
