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Validating Health Literacy and Numeracy Measures in Minority Groups
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreApr. 21, 2017
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National diversity expert speaks May 3 on going beyond rhetoric of equity and opportunity
G. Rumay Alexander, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s interim chief diversity officer, will present a talk Wednesday, May 3, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Godchaux Nursing Annex, Room 161, in the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Lunch will be provided but requires an RSVP. Alexander, who is also professor and director of the Office of Inclusive Excellence at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing, will speak on “Equity of Opportunity: Beyond the Rhetoric.” Read MoreApr. 20, 2017
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Sheila Ridner named to International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreApr. 17, 2017
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Jana Lauderdale receives university leadership award
Jana Lauderdale, assistant dean for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Nursing, received the second Joseph A. Johnson, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Professor Award ever given by Vanderbilt University The honor recognizes faculty leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion in academic endeavors and was presented during Vanderbilts spring faculty assembly. "I am so very honored," Lauderdale said after receiving the award. "When you aren't expecting something and it happens--it makes you all the more appreciative and grateful." Read MoreApr. 7, 2017
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VUSN offers inter-professional course in LGBTI health this summer
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreApr. 4, 2017
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Nursing Researcher Uses Experience as Student Athlete to Improve Life-Threatening Illnesses for Children
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreApr. 4, 2017
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VUSN alum Cristy Stumb making an impact
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreApr. 4, 2017
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"U.S. News & World Report" rankings again put VUSN among nation’s best
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreMar. 13, 2017
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Leslie Hopkins attends SEC leadership development meeting
Assistant Professor Leslie Welch Hopkins, one of Vanderbilt's SEC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows for 2016-17, visited Mississippi State University Feb. 22-24 for a series of workshops designed to help prepare the SEC fellows for administrative roles in higher education. Read MoreMar. 6, 2017
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A Letter from the Deans' Nursing Policy Coalition
Recently, deans from some of the nation's top nursing schools sent a letter to congressional leaders. In it, they urged Congress to include nurses in the national discussion regarding the Affordable Care Act. Dean Linda Norman was one of the 10 deans signing the letter as part of the Deans’ Nursing Policy Coalition. Read MoreMar. 1, 2017
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FNP student Kelsey Moore helps Vanderbilt student teams advance in Hult Prize competition
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 24, 2017
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Nursing researcher aims to help children with life-threatening illnesses
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 24, 2017
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Colleen Conway-Welch named to national Health Care Hall of Fame
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 20, 2017
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Barut named Chief Nursing Officer of Psychiatric Hospital, VBH
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 16, 2017
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Dean selected as national ambassador for nursing research advocacy
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 16, 2017
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Nitrous oxide makes a comeback
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 13, 2017
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VUSN Alum, Sandy Minor, continues to inspire at age 81
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 13, 2017
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Top 10 misconceptions about nitrous oxide in labor
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 13, 2017
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VUSN By the Numbers 2017
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 9, 2017
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Hospice and heart
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 8, 2017
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Using the internet for good
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 8, 2017
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Welcome new faculty
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 8, 2017
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New alumni board leadership
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreFeb. 1, 2017
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U.S. Deputy Surgeon General encourages nurses to be bold and influence public policy
Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, the U.S. Deputy Surgeon General, visited Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) on Monday, January 10, to speak to a packed audience of students, faculty, alumni and campus leaders. In her presentation, “Health Policy Priorities for Nursing: Past, Present, and Future,” the nation’s top nurse gave . . . Read MoreFeb. 1, 2017
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Nine Vanderbilt nurses honored by March of Dimes Tennessee
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreJan. 30, 2017
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VUSN and VUSM present MLK Day lecture Jan. 16
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreJan. 9, 2017
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School of Nursing holds December pinning and awards
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreJan. 5, 2017
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Nominations due for VU's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreJan. 4, 2017
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School of Nursing recognizes new nurse practitioners and DNPs in pinning ceremony
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreDec. 19, 2016
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VUSN ranked 4th in awarding graduate degrees to Native Americans
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreDec. 16, 2016
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Mavis Schorn named IPE Faculty Director for Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreDec. 16, 2016
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U.S. Deputy Surgeon General lecture at 3 p.m. today
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreDec. 13, 2016
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The 2016 class of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreDec. 12, 2016
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Skin-to-skin contact after birth good for mom and baby
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreDec. 8, 2016
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VUSN professor receives American Cancer Society grant to study self-care for cancer survivors
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreDec. 6, 2016
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VUSN professor receives American Cancer Society grant to study self-care for cancer survivors
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreDec. 2, 2016
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Health fair yields experience for students and savings for older adults
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreNov. 30, 2016
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Nursing research efforts highlighted at annual poster day
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreNov. 17, 2016
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School of Nursing celebrates 2016 Alumni Award recipients
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreNov. 16, 2016
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Research News/MyVU New Faculty 2016: Meet faculty member Susanna Rudy
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreNov. 1, 2016
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Nursing student leads Hult Prize @ Vanderbilt competition
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 24, 2016
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Minnick and Leming-Lee receive student-nominated awards
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 20, 2016
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Meeting highlights Advanced Practice Nursing
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 20, 2016
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Laughing gas makes a comeback in maternity wards
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 13, 2016
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Vanderbilt Nursing and Law students to staff free health fair for older adults Oct. 29
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 12, 2016
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VUSN and Sexual Assault Center develop online training for student volunteers
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 10, 2016
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DNP student, J.T. Seaman, named Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 10, 2016
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Academy for Women of Achievement honors VUSN's Marilyn Dubree and more
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 10, 2016
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Mac Users: Mac OS Sierra has now been certified by Remote Proctor, and it is safe to upgrade
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 7, 2016
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We Got This
VUSN’s Ken Wallston participated in the research validation studies of existing health literacy or numeracy tools among racial/ethnic minorities. Read MoreOct. 4, 2016