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  • Linda Norman looks on as Chancellor Diermeier removes a drape from an oil portrait of her

    Vanderbilt celebrates Dean Norman for accomplishments, leadership

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing held a celebration honoring Dean Linda Norman, DNS, FAAN, as she prepared to step down as dean on June 30. Colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni and Vanderbilt University leaders were on hand in person and via Zoom as Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier unveiled a portrait… Read More

    Jun. 30, 2021

  • Dr. Melissa Stec

    VUSN DNP and MSN Alumna, Melissa Stec, Joins Wilson Health Medical Group ObGyn practice (OH)

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing held a celebration honoring Dean Linda Norman, DNS, FAAN, as she prepared to step down as dean on June 30. Colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni and Vanderbilt University leaders were on hand in person and via Zoom as Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier unveiled a portrait… Read More

    Jun. 27, 2021

  • A young woman holding a positive pregnancy test sits with her head covered in her crossed arms

    ‘Secret shopper’ study sheds light on barriers to opioid treatment for women

    Investigators analyzing comments received during a 2020 Vanderbilt University Medical Center study that showed women have a difficult time accessing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) have shed further light on barriers to care. Those included everything from long on-hold times to difficult interactions with clinic receptionists during phone calls seeking appointments, said Vanderbilt University School of Nursing assistant professor Julia Phillippi, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, lead author on the qualitative study published in "Women's Health Issues." Read More

    Jun. 25, 2021

  • Black mother tenderly kisses her infant on the head

    Maternal health expert wins NIH grant to study disparity in births among Black and white women

    Assistant Professor of Nursing Jeremy Neal, PhD, FACNM, has been awarded an R21 exploratory/development grant of more than $250,000 from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities to assess the differences in labor progress and care among Black and white women with low-risk pregnancies. The study will focus on the frequency of cesarean births among the two groups. It will be the first to describe obstetric care in this way at a high-volume, academic medical center, and its findings will inform how health care providers can improve standards of care to ultimately decrease the disparity in cesarean births. Read More

    Jun. 25, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University School of Nursing building

    School of Nursing receives 10-year CCNE accreditation

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing held a celebration honoring Dean Linda Norman, DNS, FAAN, as she prepared to step down as dean on June 30. Colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni and Vanderbilt University leaders were on hand in person and via Zoom as Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier unveiled a portrait… Read More

    Jun. 24, 2021

  • Two nurse-midwives, Alexandra Speros and Grace Zimmerman smile at the camera

    VUSN Nurse-Midwives step up to save lives in two emergencies

    The mother of the groom was choking at a wedding reception. A person needed CPR on a plane. Two Vanderbilt Faculty Nurse-Midwives stepped up and saved lives. Read about CNMs Grace Zimmerman and Alexandra Speros, MSN'19, in "VUMC Voice." Read More

    Jun. 21, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    2021 Founder’s Medalist has global reach

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing held a celebration honoring Dean Linda Norman, DNS, FAAN, as she prepared to step down as dean on June 30. Colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni and Vanderbilt University leaders were on hand in person and via Zoom as Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier unveiled a portrait… Read More

    May. 26, 2021

  • School of Nursing carved in limestone arch

    University announces new vaccine requirements and protocols for masking, gatherings and activities

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing held a celebration honoring Dean Linda Norman, DNS, FAAN, as she prepared to step down as dean on June 30. Colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni and Vanderbilt University leaders were on hand in person and via Zoom as Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier unveiled a portrait… Read More

    May. 25, 2021

  • School of Nursing among nation’s best in 2022 “U.S. News & World Report” rankings

    School of Nursing among nation’s best in 2022 “U.S. News & World Report” rankings

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was again named a Top 10 graduate nursing school, as ranked in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School survey. Read more for full rankings. Read More

    May. 20, 2021

  • Dressed in academic regalia, faculty emeriti Susie Adams and Melanie Lutenbacher process into Commencement 2021

    Vanderbilt University confers emerita status on five School of Nursing faculty; Dean Norman named dean emerita

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing held a celebration honoring Dean Linda Norman, DNS, FAAN, as she prepared to step down as dean on June 30. Colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni and Vanderbilt University leaders were on hand in person and via Zoom as Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier unveiled a portrait… Read More

    May. 20, 2021