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The U.S. Surgeon General is a nurse!
Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams has just been named U.S. Surgeon General She is a perfect choice--and a friend of VUSN. We were fortunate to have her speak here in January. Congratulations, Surgeon General Trent-Adams. Read more Read MoreApr. 24, 2017
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Validating Health Literacy and Numeracy Measures in Minority Groups
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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
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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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"U.S. News & World Report" rankings again put VUSN among nation’s best
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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
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Nursing researcher aims to help children with life-threatening illnesses
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Dean selected as national ambassador for nursing research advocacy
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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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School of Nursing recognizes new nurse practitioners and DNPs in pinning ceremony
Read more… Read MoreDec. 19, 2016
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Mavis Schorn named IPE Faculty Director for Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
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Health fair yields experience for students and savings for older adults
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Research News/MyVU New Faculty 2016: Meet faculty member Susanna Rudy
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Vanderbilt Nursing and Law students to staff free health fair for older adults Oct. 29
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VUSN and Sexual Assault Center develop online training for student volunteers
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Academy for Women of Achievement honors VUSN's Marilyn Dubree and more
Read more… Read MoreOct. 10, 2016
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