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  • Rows of Vanderbilt graduates in gold and black robes sit waiting for Commencement to start. One is a master's graduate and the other is a doctor of nursing practice graduate.

    Graduates inspire optimism about health care’s future (News Around the School)

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • Students gather in the Colleen Conway-Welch Atrium

    Atrium dedicated to former dean Colleen Conway-Welch (News Around the School)

    The atrium in the new $23.6 million Vanderbilt University School of Nursing building has been named after former dean Colleen Conway-Welch, PhD, FAAN, FACNM, who served as dean for 29 years and is credited with transforming nursing education at Vanderbilt and nationally. Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • Mariann Piano stands with her arms crossed

    Mariann Piano named to International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame (News Around the School)

    Mariann R. Piano, PhD, FAAN, FAHA, Senior Associate Dean for Research at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, was inducted into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame by Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • VUSN faculty in front of wood wall with VUSN logo

    VUSN receives federal grants to increase and equip FNPs in rural, underserved areas (News Around the School)

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received two awards totaling more than $5 million from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase the number of nurse practitioners working in rural and underserved communities where there aren’t enough primary care providers. Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • Drs. Jennifer Wilbeck, April Kapu and Pam Jones in formal attire

    Alumni and faculty honored as fellows by AAN, AANP and ACNM (News Around the School)

    Twelve faculty and alumni of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing have been named fellows by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • VUSN faculty with award certificate. NLN officials are on either end and in the center of the photo.

    School of Nursing designated Center of Excellence (News Around the School)

    The National League for Nursing has named Vanderbilt University School of Nursing an NLN Center of Excellence in recognition of its high standards of educational excellence and visionary leadership. Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • Nurse-Midwifery Academic Director Julia Phillippi with student Emily Behrend at the program’s recent Honoring of Hands ceremony

    Phillippi to head Nurse-Midwifery specialty (News Around the School)

    Julia Phillippi, PhD, MSN’99, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, has been named academic director of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Nurse-Midwifery program. She will also co-direct the Nurse-Midwifery/Family Nurse Practitioner dual-focus specialty. Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • AAMN logo in blue; underneath, it says 2019 Best Nursing School/College for Men in Nursing Award

    Vanderbilt again named best school for men in nursing (News Around the School)

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • Joyce Laben wears an aquamarine jacket and top and her husband Bob is in a suit. They stand before a painting in their house.

    VUSN mourns mental health advocate, forensic pioneer and professor Joyce Laben (News Around the School)

    Tennessee inmates with mental illness owe a debt of gratitude to Professor of Nursing, Emerita, Joyce Laben, JD, MSN, FAAN, who died June 30. Her pioneering work as director of forensic services for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health instigated procedures for them to be evaluated and treated in a humanly and timely manner. Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • In 2019, a woman holds a framed photo of her fellow Class of 1969 classmates

    Class Notes — Fall 2019

    The information on alumni accomplishments, career moves, marriages, births and deaths through June 2019. Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • Blue and white illustration headlined Back to School Snapshot

    VUSN By the Numbers

    An infographic with details on the August 2019 incoming student class. Read More

    Nov. 5, 2019

  • Nursing and medical students team up to vaccinate Nashville’s needy

    Nursing and medical students team up to vaccinate Nashville’s needy

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Alumna named new assistant dean of  diversity and inclusion

    Alumna named new assistant dean of diversity and inclusion

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Reunion 2018 giving reaches new record

    Reunion 2018 giving reaches new record

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • American Academy of Nursing and National Academies of Practice select VUSN faculty

    American Academy of Nursing and National Academies of Practice select VUSN faculty

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Redesigned MSN programs in informatics and leadership launch in fall 2019

    Redesigned MSN programs in informatics and leadership launch in fall 2019

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • New BSN-to-DNP pilot begins in August

    New BSN-to-DNP pilot begins in August

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Etherington inducted into Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame

    Etherington inducted into Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • New alumni awards increase awareness  and diverse accomplishments

    New alumni awards increase awareness and diverse accomplishments

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Best nursing school for men

    Best nursing school for men

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • School of Nursing rises to Top 10 in U.S. News & World Report rankings

    School of Nursing rises to Top 10 in U.S. News & World Report rankings

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Help for sexual assault survivors when and where needed

    Help for sexual assault survivors when and where needed

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Put it in writing and make your wishes known

    Put it in writing and make your wishes known

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Oct. 9, 2018

  • Welcome New Faculty

    Welcome New Faculty

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Oct. 9, 2018

  • Vanderbilt graduates its largest class  of DNP students

    Vanderbilt graduates its largest class of DNP students

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Oct. 4, 2018

  • Vanderbilt awards endowed chairs to two nursing  professors

    Vanderbilt awards endowed chairs to two nursing professors

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Oct. 4, 2018

  • VUSN rises in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019  graduate school rankings

    VUSN rises in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 graduate school rankings

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Oct. 4, 2018

  • Class Notes  —  Fall 2018

    Class Notes — Fall 2018

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Oct. 4, 2018

  • VUSN receives nearly $1 million grant  to add mental and behavioral health providers to community clinic

    VUSN receives nearly $1 million grant to add mental and behavioral health providers to community clinic

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Mar. 12, 2018

  • Excitement builds during construction progress

    Excitement builds during construction progress

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Mar. 12, 2018

  • Class Notes  —  Spring 2018

    Class Notes — Spring 2018

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Mar. 12, 2018

  • Incoming class includes the school’s  first Executive Leadership DNP students

    Incoming class includes the school’s first Executive Leadership DNP students

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Mar. 12, 2018

  • Professor inducted into International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

    Professor inducted into International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Mar. 12, 2018

  • Growth Plans

    Growth Plans

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Mar. 12, 2018

  • VUSN By the Numbers

    VUSN By the Numbers

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Mar. 9, 2018

  • VUSN welcomes the future U.S. Surgeon General

    VUSN welcomes the future U.S. Surgeon General

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • U.S. News & World Report rankings again  put VUSN among nation’s best

    U.S. News & World Report rankings again put VUSN among nation’s best

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • New members join VUSN Alumni Board

    New members join VUSN Alumni Board

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • Dig out those photos and memories

    Dig out those photos and memories

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • VUSN professor receives American Cancer Society award  to study self-care for cancer survivors

    VUSN professor receives American Cancer Society award to study self-care for cancer survivors

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • Fresh Vision for Julia Hereford Society

    Fresh Vision for Julia Hereford Society

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • Class Notes  —  Summer 2017

    Class Notes — Summer 2017

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Jun. 23, 2017

  • Dean's Message

    Dean's Message

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • When They Can’t Tell You Where It Hurts

    When They Can’t Tell You Where It Hurts

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Colleen Conway-Welch honored, named Living Legend

    Colleen Conway-Welch honored, named Living Legend

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • 2016 Alumni Award Recipients

    2016 Alumni Award Recipients

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • School of Nursing earns national CCNE accreditation; changes accreditation body

    School of Nursing earns national CCNE accreditation; changes accreditation body

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • School of Nursing website has a brand-new style

    School of Nursing website has a brand-new style

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Giving Day sets records

    Giving Day sets records

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • New program launched for Family Nurse Practitioners  in emergency and urgent care

    New program launched for Family Nurse Practitioners in emergency and urgent care

    The School of Nursing presented degrees to more than 400 graduates during Commencement and investiture ceremonies on May 10. The class included 348 MSN and 56 DNP graduates. An additional five PhD in Nursing Science graduates were honored in separate Vanderbilt Graduate School ceremonies. Dean Linda D. Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017