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  • April Kapu

    APP Clinical Advancement Program Increases Job Satisfaction

    Rates of satisfaction with professional development opportunities among non-faculty advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and PAs increased nearly twofold following implementation of a pilot clinical advancement program at VUMC. Dr. April Kapu said that this program may help improve burnout rates among clinicians by “providing an infrastructure for professional growth and development,”… Read More

    Oct. 23, 2021

  • Sheila Ridner

    Faculty Innovators: Sheila Ridner and Barbara Murphy spearhead trials for first at-home head and neck lymphedema treatment device

    Rates of satisfaction with professional development opportunities among non-faculty advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and PAs increased nearly twofold following implementation of a pilot clinical advancement program at VUMC. Dr. April Kapu said that this program may help improve burnout rates among clinicians by “providing an infrastructure for professional growth and development,”… Read More

    Oct. 14, 2021

  • Gold VU logo next to headshot of Pam Jones

    Pam Jones appointed associate vice chancellor for health and wellness at Vanderbilt University

    Rates of satisfaction with professional development opportunities among non-faculty advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and PAs increased nearly twofold following implementation of a pilot clinical advancement program at VUMC. Dr. April Kapu said that this program may help improve burnout rates among clinicians by “providing an infrastructure for professional growth and development,”… Read More

    Sep. 14, 2021

  • Provost Raver stands in front of books. There's a video play arrow on the image.

    Message to nursing students from Provost Cybele Raver

    Rates of satisfaction with professional development opportunities among non-faculty advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and PAs increased nearly twofold following implementation of a pilot clinical advancement program at VUMC. Dr. April Kapu said that this program may help improve burnout rates among clinicians by “providing an infrastructure for professional growth and development,”… Read More

    Aug. 27, 2021

  • Dean Pamela Jeffries in front of the School of Nursing Building in the autumn

    On campus safety and protocols for fall 2021

    Vanderbilt University students and faculty began in-person classes for the fall 2021 semester this week. Utilizing the university’s health and safety protocols, Vanderbilt School of Nursing is pleased to welcome students, staff, faculty, postdocs and visitors back to campus. On August 12, Vanderbilt University announced updated COVID-19 guidance and protocols. See this video from Dean Pamela Jeffries for information.  Read More

    Aug. 25, 2021

  • Dina Velocci Alumna

    VUSN DNP Alumna, Dina Velocci, Begins Term as President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

    Rates of satisfaction with professional development opportunities among non-faculty advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and PAs increased nearly twofold following implementation of a pilot clinical advancement program at VUMC. Dr. April Kapu said that this program may help improve burnout rates among clinicians by “providing an infrastructure for professional growth and development,”… Read More

    Aug. 25, 2021

  • Dawn Aycock next to name of her lecture: It's About Time--Addressing Primary Stroke Prevention in African Americans

    African Americans and stroke focus of August 26 Dean’s Diversity Lecture

    Rates of satisfaction with professional development opportunities among non-faculty advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and PAs increased nearly twofold following implementation of a pilot clinical advancement program at VUMC. Dr. April Kapu said that this program may help improve burnout rates among clinicians by “providing an infrastructure for professional growth and development,”… Read More

    Aug. 18, 2021

  • Blue illustration of DNA strands

    School of Nursing awarded NIH grant to provide genomics education to nurse researchers and educators

    Associate Professor of Nursing Laurie Connors, DNP, FAANP, has received a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute to train doctors of nursing practice and PhD nurses in the translation and integration of genomics into academics, research and clinical practice. “We will deploy a ‘train the trainer’ model,” Connors said. “Our participants will take their skills back to their universities to serve as champions to incorporate genomics into curriculum, research, scholarship and clinical practice." Read More

    Aug. 15, 2021

  • Rural image of a windmill in a field with farm behind it

    School receives more than $3 million in HRSA grants to increase SANE and rural/underserved area providers

    Rates of satisfaction with professional development opportunities among non-faculty advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and PAs increased nearly twofold following implementation of a pilot clinical advancement program at VUMC. Dr. April Kapu said that this program may help improve burnout rates among clinicians by “providing an infrastructure for professional growth and development,”… Read More

    Jul. 23, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    News Around the School: AAMN Again Names Vanderbilt a Best School for Men in Nursing

    Rates of satisfaction with professional development opportunities among non-faculty advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and PAs increased nearly twofold following implementation of a pilot clinical advancement program at VUMC. Dr. April Kapu said that this program may help improve burnout rates among clinicians by “providing an infrastructure for professional growth and development,”… Read More

    Jul. 19, 2021