Vanderbilt Nurse News

  • Dean's Message

    Dean's Message

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Using the Internet for Good

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • When They Can’t Tell You Where It Hurts

    When They Can’t Tell You Where It Hurts

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Top 10 Misconceptions About  Nitrous Oxide in Labor

    Top 10 Misconceptions About Nitrous Oxide in Labor

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Making an Impact

    Making an Impact

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Selected Works 2015

    Selected Works 2015

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Colleen Conway-Welch honored, named Living Legend

    Colleen Conway-Welch honored, named Living Legend

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Currently Funded Grants and Contracts

    Currently Funded Grants and Contracts

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Welcome New Faculty

    Welcome New Faculty

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • School of Nursing website has a brand-new style

    School of Nursing website has a brand-new style

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Giving Day sets records

    Giving Day sets records

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • New program launched for Family Nurse Practitioners  in emergency and urgent care

    New program launched for Family Nurse Practitioners in emergency and urgent care

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • New alumni  board leadership

    New alumni board leadership

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • 2016 Alumni Award Recipients

    2016 Alumni Award Recipients

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • School of Nursing earns national CCNE accreditation; changes accreditation body

    School of Nursing earns national CCNE accreditation; changes accreditation body

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • New course explores health issues and needs of LGBT community

    New course explores health issues and needs of LGBT community

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Class Notes  — Winter 2017

    Class Notes — Winter 2017

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Photo Gallery: Commencement 2016

    Photo Gallery: Commencement 2016

    Photos by Susan Urmy Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Hospice and Heart

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 1, 2017

  • Lori Schirle Presentation

    Lori Schirle Presentation

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Jun. 14, 2016

  • Vanessa E Lyons: Thursday May 19

    Vanessa E Lyons: Thursday May 19

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    May. 16, 2016

  • Spring Faculty Assembly & Faculty/Staff Awards: Tuesday, May 17

    Spring Faculty Assembly & Faculty/Staff Awards: Tuesday, May 17

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    May. 13, 2016

  • DNP Scholarly Project Presentations: Thursday May 12

    DNP Scholarly Project Presentations: Thursday May 12

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    May. 12, 2016

  • Ragnhildur (Raga) Ingibjargardottir Bjarnadottir Lecture

    Ragnhildur (Raga) Ingibjargardottir Bjarnadottir Lecture

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Apr. 22, 2016

  • Giving Day Activities – April 21st

    Giving Day Activities – April 21st

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Apr. 18, 2016

  • VUSN Diversity Day April 11th

    VUSN Diversity Day April 11th

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Apr. 1, 2016

  • AACN President Visits VUSN

    AACN President Visits VUSN

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Mar. 30, 2016

  • George C Hill Listening Session

    George C Hill Listening Session

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Mar. 23, 2016

  • Gratitude: An Intervention

    Gratitude: An Intervention

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Mar. 17, 2016

  • Healthy Aging: Lunch and Learn

    Healthy Aging: Lunch and Learn

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Mar. 16, 2016

  • Sexual Assault Awareness: Brown Bag Discussion

    Sexual Assault Awareness: Brown Bag Discussion

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Mar. 11, 2016

  • Nursing Leadership in Global Health

    Nursing Leadership in Global Health

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 9, 2016

  • Valentine's Day Ice Cream Social

    Valentine's Day Ice Cream Social

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Feb. 9, 2016

  • Dr. James Powers, "Demential and Antipsychotics in the Long Term Care Setting"

    Dr. James Powers, "Demential and Antipsychotics in the Long Term Care Setting"

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Jan. 15, 2016

  • Dean Linda Norman presents "Patient Safety at VUMC"

    Dean Linda Norman presents "Patient Safety at VUMC"

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Jan. 15, 2016

  • Dr. Rita K. Adeniran Presentation

    Dr. Rita K. Adeniran Presentation

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Jan. 7, 2016

  • Jinbing (Bing) Bai presentation

    Jinbing (Bing) Bai presentation

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Jan. 7, 2016

  • The VUSN 4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

    The VUSN 4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Nov. 4, 2015

  • Making an Impact

    Making an Impact

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Dean's Message

    Dean's Message

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Simulation Expert Shares Educational Strategy for Debriefing

    Simulation Expert Shares Educational Strategy for Debriefing

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Questions Used to Screen for Frailty and Cognitive Impairment

    Questions Used to Screen for Frailty and Cognitive Impairment

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Selected Works

    Selected Works

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Class Notes — Fall 2015

    Class Notes — Fall 2015

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Welcome New Faculty

    Welcome New Faculty

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Currently Funded Grants and Contracts

    Currently Funded Grants and Contracts

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    The Frailty Factor

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    Experts of Normal

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Usher Named Alumni Relations Director

    Usher Named Alumni Relations Director

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • Faculty and Alumni Selected as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing

    Faculty and Alumni Selected as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing

    Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, Each autumn, I deliver a State-of-the-School presentation to alumni at Reunion. The presentation includes facts and figures — how many students, in which specialties, current NCLEX-RN pass rates — and so on. I discuss research growth, clinical practice and strategic goals. I also share news… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2015