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VUSN FNP Alumnus, John Killgore, joins Halifax County health department
June 27, 2019
The Halifax County Public Health System has announced VUSN FNP Alumnus, John Killgore, a family nurse practitioner, has joined the health department and is now accepting new patients. He has more than 20 years experience with extensive knowledge of emergency/non-emergency management as well as providing full spectrum care to a diverse population.
VUSN MSN Alumnus, Tom Bush, presents at 2019 AANP annual meeting
June 25, 2019
VUSN MSN (’92) Alumnus, Tom Bush, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, associate professor and assistant dean at the School of Nursing and Medicine, UNC at Chapel Hill, spoke to the AANP about post graduate education and the improvement of nurse practitioner’s job satisfaction. He asked the question, “Is there a difference in job satisfaction between NPs who…
VUSN FNP Alumna, Chelsia Harris, named Lipscomb University School of Nursing executive director
June 20, 2019
VUSN Alumna, Chelsia Harris (FNP 2008), was recently named executive director of Lipscomb University School of Nursing. Dr. Harris commented “Nursing is a divine calling. I am passionate about serving people through the profession, and leading our next generation in providing high-quality compassionate care.” Photo: Lipscomb University
VUSN MSN Alumna, Carol Seeger, returns to Oswego Health to deliver care at behavioral health services unit
June 15, 2019
Oswego Health announced that VUSN’s PMHNP Alumna, Carol Seeger, has returned to the health system to deliver care at its Behavioral Health Services (BHS) facility. At Oswego Health, Seeger is providing care to BHS outpatients and is part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. Photo credit: Oswego Health
School of Nursing dedicates atrium to former dean Colleen Conway-Welch
June 7, 2019
The atrium in the new $23.6 million Vanderbilt University School of Nursing building has been named after former dean Colleen Conway-Welch, PhD, FAAN, FACNM, who served as dean for 29 years and is credited with transforming nursing education at Vanderbilt and nationally. The Colleen Conway-Welch Atrium will serve as the main entrance to the school…
VUSN Alumna and Instructor honored by American College of Nurse-Midwives 2019 awards
June 6, 2019
VUSN alumna Ellen Martin, BSN’69, received the Dorothea M. Lang Pioneer Award and VUSN Instructor in Nursing Tonia L. Moore-Davis received the Teaching Excellence Award recently from the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and the A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc.
VUSNPride launches new name, logo and purpose
June 5, 2019
Just in time for Pride Month, VUSN’s LGBTQ+ student organization has announced a new name, logo and leadership. VUSNPride is dedicated to fostering social engagement, networking and sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ students and allies. It provides support and mentorship for VUSN students and applicants, while striving to create a culture of safety and community…
Three School of Nursing faculty named first Valere Potter Distinguished Dean’s Faculty Fellows
May 29, 2019
Assistant Professor Cathy Maxwell, PhD, FAAN, Associate Professor Shelagh Mulvaney, PhD, and Assistant Professor Bethany Rhoten, PhD, have been named the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s first Valere Potter Distinguished Dean’s Faculty Fellows. The new program supports tenure-track faculty in their research and scholarship. The designation includes funding for two fiscal years and is part of an overall Vanderbilt University initiative to expand support for faculty throughout their careers.
Making the Grade
May 28, 2019
VUSN has redesigned two of its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) specialty programs and relaunched them with revised curricula, educational formats and degree requirements. The programs, Nursing Informatics (NI) and Nursing and Health Care Leadership (NHCL), are now accepting applications for admission in fall 2019.
Terrah Akard selected as 2019 Chancellor Faculty Fellow
May 28, 2019
Associate Professor Terrah Akard, PhD, FAAN, has been selected for the 2019 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows, a group of highly accomplished, recently tenured Vanderbilt University faculty from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise.
