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A Look Inside Nurses for Newborns
May 10, 2010
Nurses for Newborns is a natural fit when it comes to collaborating with the Better Birth Outcomes study. This separate, non-profit nurse visitation program for at-risk mothers and babies is important in preventing infant mortality. “The first 18 months is most critical for a child,” said Vicki Beaver, M.S.N., R.N., executive director of Nurse for…
Dean’s Message
March 25, 2010
“When I came as Dean in 1984, we were celebrating our 75th year. Little did I realize that I would lead the School into our 101st year! Our Centennial year gave us a wonderful opportunity to look at where we’ve been and where we are headed as a School of Nursing and as nurse professionals,…
The Measure of Life
March 25, 2010
After her son Christopher was born, Tracey Stamper could recite all the numbers: Jan. 12, 2010; 5:27 p.m., 7 pounds, 14 ounces; 19 ¼ inches. But to her, the most important number was his gestational age. Her healthy baby boy defied the odds and was born at 39 weeks, nearly full-term. Stamper is just one…
Healthier babies, mothers goal of texting program
March 19, 2010
Patients of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing nurse-midwifery practice have a new way to keep themselves and their babies healthy: text messaging. The practice is the first in Tennessee to participate in the Department of Health and Human Services “text4baby” campaign, the first free health education program in the nation to use mobile phones.
Gallery – Graduation
March 10, 2010
Keck named to new VUSN leadership role
February 19, 2010
Becky Keck, M.S.N., R.N., has been named to the newly created role of senior associate dean for Administration and Operations, and chief administrative officer at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. “Becky is a talented administrator, teacher and nurse who brings with her a long track record of successes,” said Colleen Conway-Welch, Ph.D., dean of VUSN….
