Vanderbilt Nurse News

  • Vanderbilt University

    Connecting the Dots: Seamless Care Results in Better Outcomes

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 11, 2014

  • New Midwifery-led Birthing Center to Debut Next Summer

    New Midwifery-led Birthing Center to Debut Next Summer

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 4, 2014

  • Starting Point puts homeless community in touch with resources

    Starting Point puts homeless community in touch with resources

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 3, 2014

  • VUSN Receives ACHE Recognition

    VUSN Receives ACHE Recognition

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Oct. 22, 2014

  • VUSN Reaches out to High School Students

    VUSN Reaches out to High School Students

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Oct. 3, 2014

  • VUSN Named National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence

    VUSN Named National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Aug. 22, 2014

  • VUSN Student Molly LaLonde Wins on Jeopardy!

    VUSN Student Molly LaLonde Wins on Jeopardy!

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Jul. 29, 2014

  • D’Apolito Lands Grant to Study Drug Dependent Infants

    D’Apolito Lands Grant to Study Drug Dependent Infants

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Jun. 27, 2014

  • Bethany Rhoten has been named a V-POCKET Scholar.

    Bethany Rhoten has been named a V-POCKET Scholar.

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Jun. 27, 2014

  • Congratulations to VUSN’s Michelle Collins, PhD, CNM, who was recently inducted as a fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery.

    Congratulations to VUSN’s Michelle Collins, PhD, CNM, who was recently inducted as a fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery.

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Jun. 5, 2014

  • Congratulations to VUSN's Paddy Peerman, who received the Sandy J. Cody Service Award from the Graduate Nurses Admissions Professionals  to the Graduate Nursing Admissions Professionals in honor of her continued leadership and service.

    Congratulations to VUSN's Paddy Peerman, who received the Sandy J. Cody Service Award from the Graduate Nurses Admissions Professionals to the Graduate Nursing Admissions Professionals in honor of her continued leadership and service.

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Jun. 5, 2014

  • VUSN Faculty and Students presented about how to attract and retain men in nursing at the recent Graduate Nursing Admissions Professionals' annual meeting this spring.

    VUSN Faculty and Students presented about how to attract and retain men in nursing at the recent Graduate Nursing Admissions Professionals' annual meeting this spring.

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Jun. 5, 2014

  • Staff Educator’s Guide to Clinical Orientation, co-authored by VUSN PhD Student Alvin Jeffery

    Staff Educator’s Guide to Clinical Orientation, co-authored by VUSN PhD Student Alvin Jeffery

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Jun. 5, 2014

  • Love Inducted as Fellow in the National Academies of Practice

    Love Inducted as Fellow in the National Academies of Practice

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    May. 8, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Serving the Never-served

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    May. 6, 2014

  • Dean's Message

    Dean's Message

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • UCLA’s Lyder Helps Celebrate MLK Day

    UCLA’s Lyder Helps Celebrate MLK Day

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Faculty Book Signing

    Faculty Book Signing

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Study Looks at the Role of Therapy Dogs

    Study Looks at the Role of Therapy Dogs

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • NLGH Conference is a Big Success

    NLGH Conference is a Big Success

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Weiner Elected to IOM

    Weiner Elected to IOM

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • VUMC Lands Moore Foundation Grant

    VUMC Lands Moore Foundation Grant

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • School Reaches Out to Male Students

    School Reaches Out to Male Students

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Adams Named School’s First Faculty Scholar

    Adams Named School’s First Faculty Scholar

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Love Takes Helm of Psychiatric Mental Health Program

    Love Takes Helm of Psychiatric Mental Health Program

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Spotlight on Nursing Research//Socially Assistive Robots and Senior Care

    Spotlight on Nursing Research//Socially Assistive Robots and Senior Care

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Key Results

    Key Results

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Affordable Medications

    Affordable Medications

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Funding

    Funding

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Tips for Preceptors

    Tips for Preceptors

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Class Notes – Spring 2014

    Class Notes – Spring 2014

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Q+A: An Interview with Sarah Fogel

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Spreading Their Wings

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Apr. 29, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Fast Forward: Dean Linda Norman

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Dec. 12, 2013

  • Class Notes – Fall 2013

    Class Notes – Fall 2013

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • Murley named  Assistant Dean for Educational Informatics

    Murley named Assistant Dean for Educational Informatics

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • New Study: Communication Among Providers

    New Study: Communication Among Providers

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • Travis Estate Donates Significant Gift to Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Travis Estate Donates Significant Gift to Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • New Program Directors

    New Program Directors

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • School Gets Loan Forgiveness Grant

    School Gets Loan Forgiveness Grant

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • DNP Program Earns Accreditation

    DNP Program Earns Accreditation

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • Schorn Named Senior Associate Dean  for Academics

    Schorn Named Senior Associate Dean for Academics

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • Spotlight on Nursing Research//Rapid Response Team Sustainability

    Spotlight on Nursing Research//Rapid Response Team Sustainability

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practices required by the American Association of College of Nursing

    The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practices required by the American Association of College of Nursing

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • Dean's Message

    Dean's Message

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • The Vanderbilt DNP Experience

    The Vanderbilt DNP Experience

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • Nursing Leadership in Global Health Symposium

    Nursing Leadership in Global Health Symposium

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • 5 Things You Need to Know about Dean Norman

    5 Things You Need to Know about Dean Norman

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • Q+A: An Interview with Terri Donaldson

    Q+A: An Interview with Terri Donaldson

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nursing without borders

    Marian Dudley, left, has been dealing with heart failure for nearly 10 years. She calls Melissa Smith a “lifesaver” for her consistent care. Photo by Susan Urmy. For people with a chronic illness, leaving the hospital after an acute episode can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. They… Read More

    Nov. 5, 2013