News Around The School

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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

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

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

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Alumna named new assistant dean of  diversity and inclusion

    Alumna named new assistant dean of diversity and inclusion

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Reunion 2018 giving reaches new record

    Reunion 2018 giving reaches new record

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • New BSN-to-DNP pilot begins in August

    New BSN-to-DNP pilot begins in August

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Etherington inducted into Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame

    Etherington inducted into Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • New alumni awards increase awareness  and diverse accomplishments

    New alumni awards increase awareness and diverse accomplishments

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Best nursing school for men

    Best nursing school for men

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Dean's Message

    Dean's Message

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Help for sexual assault survivors when and where needed

    Help for sexual assault survivors when and where needed

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 22, 2019

  • Put it in writing and make your wishes known

    Put it in writing and make your wishes known

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Oct. 9, 2018

  • Vanderbilt graduates its largest class  of DNP students

    Vanderbilt graduates its largest class of DNP students

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Oct. 4, 2018

  • Vanderbilt awards endowed chairs to two nursing  professors

    Vanderbilt awards endowed chairs to two nursing professors

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Mar. 12, 2018

  • Excitement builds during construction progress

    Excitement builds during construction progress

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Mar. 12, 2018

  • Professor inducted into International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

    Professor inducted into International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Mar. 12, 2018

  • VUSN welcomes the future U.S. Surgeon General

    VUSN welcomes the future U.S. Surgeon General

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • New members join VUSN Alumni Board

    New members join VUSN Alumni Board

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • Dig out those photos and memories

    Dig out those photos and memories

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • Fresh Vision for Julia Hereford Society

    Fresh Vision for Julia Hereford Society

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Jun. 26, 2017

  • Colleen Conway-Welch honored, named Living Legend

    Colleen Conway-Welch honored, named Living Legend

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • 2016 Alumni Award Recipients

    2016 Alumni Award Recipients

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • School of Nursing website has a brand-new style

    School of Nursing website has a brand-new style

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Giving Day sets records

    Giving Day sets records

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… 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 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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • New course explores health issues and needs of LGBT community

    New course explores health issues and needs of LGBT community

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Simulation Expert Shares Educational Strategy for Debriefing

    Simulation Expert Shares Educational Strategy for Debriefing

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Usher Named Alumni Relations Director

    Usher Named Alumni Relations Director

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Faculty and Alumni Selected as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing

    Faculty and Alumni Selected as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Vanderhoef to Direct Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program

    Vanderhoef to Direct Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Nurse-Midwifery Program Lands High Honor from ACNM

    Nurse-Midwifery Program Lands High Honor from ACNM

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • VUSN Video Workshop Helps Teens Cope With Type 1 Diabetes

    VUSN Video Workshop Helps Teens Cope With Type 1 Diabetes

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • GAPNA Honors Two Faculty Members

    GAPNA Honors Two Faculty Members

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Sep. 14, 2015

  • Texas Alumni Event

    Texas Alumni Event

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Sep. 14, 2015

  • School Awarded AANA Post-Doctoral Fellowship

    School Awarded AANA Post-Doctoral Fellowship

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Sep. 14, 2015

  • Faculty and Students Recognized at ACNM Annual Meeting

    Faculty and Students Recognized at ACNM Annual Meeting

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Aug. 7, 2015

  • Gilmer Selected as Nashville Business Journal's Health Care Hero

    Gilmer Selected as Nashville Business Journal's Health Care Hero

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    May. 12, 2015

  • School of Nursing Advances Four Spots in U.S. News Ranking

    School of Nursing Advances Four Spots in U.S. News Ranking

    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. The NLN is the nation’s foremost organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education. Designation as a COE signifies… Read More

    Apr. 17, 2015