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Alumnus to lead Michigan efforts to improve health care for people of color
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreMar. 2, 2020
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If law allows, Nurse Practitioners may be answer to U.S. physician shortage
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreFeb. 21, 2020
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Special 10% tuition scholarships available for two VUSN specialties
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreFeb. 5, 2020
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Applications open for new VUSN Community-based Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship progam
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreFeb. 5, 2020
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Wisconsin-based alumnus talks about flu and coronavirus
Alumnus Ken Nelson, DNP'13, MSN'11, was featured on CBS station WFRV in Green Bay reassuring viewers that the health system is prepared if there were cases of coronavirus, but that the flu is having a much greater impact. Nelson is the chief nursing officer for HSHS St. Vincent and St. Mary’s hospitals in the northeast Wisconsin area and is a member of the alumni board for Vanderbilt School of Nursing. Read MoreFeb. 3, 2020
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Pioneering LGBTI researcher provides insight into health needs of sexual minority women
When Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, began researching lesbian health in the early 1990s, her advisors were skeptical and discouraging. They were concerned that she wouldn’t get her papers published or be . . . . View the lecture Read MoreJan. 31, 2020
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Commemorating Black History Month and Nursing
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJan. 28, 2020
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VUSN faculty Hudson and Starks honored with MLK Award at annual lecture
Two Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty received the annual Martin Luther King Jr. award presented by VUSN and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine during the 2020 MLK Commemorative Lecture on Monday. Assistant Professors Tamika Hudson, DNP, MSN’12, and Jannyse Starks, DNP’11, MSN,’09 were honored for their work with the Community Action Poverty Simulation, which helps students, faculty, staff and community leaders experience life in poverty through a planned simulation. School of Medicine Assistant Professor Adriana Bialostozky, MD, was also honored, receiving the MLK award for her work in providing culturally competent care in pediatrics. Read MoreJan. 23, 2020
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Zsamboky to lead VUSN’s Psychiatric-Mental Health NP program
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJan. 21, 2020
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Americans rank nurses as the most trusted professionals in the U.S.
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJan. 20, 2020
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VUSN MSN Alumna, Deana Clapper, assists with Donate Life Rose Parade float
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJan. 9, 2020
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LGBTQ and addiction expert to present VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Jan. 14
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreDec. 18, 2019
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VUSN featured in NPT documentary on Companionship & Intimacy on Dec. 18
A new Nashville Public Television documentary, Companionship & Intimacy: Aging Matters, explores the benefits and challenges of developing relationships as we age—with help from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty, students and alumni. VUSN Assistant Professor Carrie Plummer, PhD, MSN’05, is one of the experts appearing in the documentary. Read MoreDec. 10, 2019
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Using Academic Community Partnerships to Improve Asthma Care in Elementary Schools with Limited School Nurse Services
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreDec. 8, 2019
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VUSN educator honored for gerontological nursing education excellence
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreNov. 22, 2019
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Cathy Ivory named director of VUMC Nursing Research
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreNov. 19, 2019
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VUSN professor elected to leadership in three organizations
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreNov. 18, 2019
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Recent honors and awards at the School of Nursing
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreNov. 18, 2019
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Army pilot’s mission to serve the most vulnerable leads her to School of Nursing
U.S. Army combat veteran Mandi Mizner has devoted her life to serving her country and others. Following tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, she is continuing her mission of service through the advanced practice nursing program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She spoke to Vanderbilt Video about her path to Vanderbilt and being a Bass Military Scholar. Read MoreNov. 8, 2019
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School of Nursing and VUMC receive national New Era for Academic Nursing Award
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreNov. 6, 2019
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New Dean's Advisory Board formed for School of Nursing
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreOct. 31, 2019
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Friends of National Library of Medicine honors School of Nursing's Betsy Weiner
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreOct. 30, 2019
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School of Nursing faculty inducted as American Academy of Nursing fellows
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreOct. 28, 2019
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New faculty member Mulubrhan Mogos researches heart-healthy pregnancies
Early in his career, as Assistant Professor of Nursing Mulubrhan Mogos cared for fragile babies in a neonatal ICU, he questioned whether the mother’s experience during pregnancy and delivery could provide clues to what went wrong, setting him on a path to study the long-term impact of cardiovascular disease on mothers and babies. Read MoreOct. 24, 2019
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VUSN MSN Alumna, Suzanne McMurtry Baird, announced as member of 2020 AWHONN Board of Directors
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreOct. 23, 2019
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VUSN Assistant Professor Christian Ketel recipient of the Nursing Excellence Award
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreOct. 18, 2019
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VUSN Assistant Professor, Leanne Boehm, announced as a recipient of the AACN Impact Research Grant
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreOct. 16, 2019
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New study shows breastfeeding gap widens between black and white U.S. babies
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreOct. 14, 2019
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Colleen Conway-Welch recognized posthumously by Community Foundation
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreOct. 10, 2019
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Q&A with VUSN's Patricia Sengstack on nurses and tech
In a recent interview with HealthTech Magazine, Patricia Sengtack, VUSN Director, Nursing Informatics Specialty, warned against purchasing new tech equipment without consulting the nurses who will use it. Sengstack also discussed how nurses and other staff should be part of tech equipment purchasing decisions that can directly affect their work. Read MoreOct. 3, 2019
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Ruth Kleinpell announced as keynote speaker at the University of Rochester Doctor of Nursing Practice Summit
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreSep. 30, 2019
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Professor Susie Adams named Psychiatric Nurse of the Year
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreSep. 24, 2019
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VUSN MSN Alumna, Morgan Willbarger, joins Riverside Medical Group (IL)
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreSep. 23, 2019
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VUSN MSN Alumna, Kim Hanna, named named Dean of Whitson-Hester School of Nursing (TN)
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreSep. 17, 2019
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Volunteers needed for pilot study regarding music’s effect on ICU patients
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreSep. 17, 2019
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Six School of Nursing faculty selected as Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreAug. 23, 2019
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School of Nursing receives $5 million in HRSA grants to increase nurse practitioners in rural, underserved areas
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreAug. 9, 2019
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Patricia Sengstack, Director, Nursing Informatics Specialty delivers speech at Informatics Conference
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreAug. 8, 2019
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School of Nursing pinning ceremonies celebrate achievement and entry into profession
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreAug. 7, 2019
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VUSN PMC Alumna, Georgianna Coon, named hospitalist at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center (MT)
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreAug. 6, 2019
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Q&A with VUSN DNP and MSN Alumna, Trish Baise, CEO of new Ballad Behavioral Services Division (TN)
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreAug. 2, 2019
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VUSN MSN Nurse Midwifery Alumna, Natima Alexander, joins Goshen Birth Center (IN)
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJul. 30, 2019
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VUSN MSN Alumna, Ashley Ritter, providing women's health services in New River Health District (VA)
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJul. 28, 2019
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Join VUSN for the Red Sand Project Aug. 2
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJul. 24, 2019
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VUSN MSN Alumna, Amanda McClure, announced as certified nurse practitioner at Mercy Clinic Endocrinology (MO)
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJul. 21, 2019
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VUSN Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Rolanda Johnson, to speak at Tuskegee University Nursing Capping, Pinning and White Coat Ceremony
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJul. 18, 2019
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VUSN DNP Alumna, Kimberly Hatchel, named new Chief Nursing Officer at Blake Medical Center (FL)
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJul. 16, 2019
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Professor Emerita Joyce Laben has died
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Professor Emerita Joyce Laben has died. A celebration of her life was celebrated on Wednesay, July 10, at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 9090 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221. Read her obituary in The Tennessean. Read MoreJul. 15, 2019
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Chattanooga's hospitals struggling with shortage of nurses
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJul. 13, 2019
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VUSN Has Lost a Nursing Icon: Celebration of Life for Joyce Laben
Randolph Rasch, PhD, MSN’79, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, will lead that state’s effort to reduce health disparities for people of color, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday in her State of the State address. Whitmer lauded Rasch’s work… Read MoreJul. 8, 2019