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Academy for Women of Achievement honors VUSN’s Marilyn Dubree and more
October 10, 2016
For a quarter century, the Academy for Women of Achievement has recognized inspiring women who have improved the Nashville community. On Thursday, it celebrated its 25th anniversary with tribute to eight female leaders, including Nashville’s first female mayor, a U.S. District Court judge, a Nashville city councilwoman and several executives.
Mac Users: Mac OS Sierra has now been certified by Remote Proctor, and it is safe to upgrade
October 7, 2016
If you have any issues please contact VUSN Technical Support for assistance.
We Got This
October 4, 2016
It’s time for outdated images of nursing and nurses to be retired. A powerful new video and social media campaign, “We Got This,” presents the true faces and responsibilities of nurses today. Watch and see why Vanderbilt University School of Nursing applauds this realistic, contemporary campaign.
VUSN Alum Cherise Williams joins Wilkes-Barr General Hospital
September 28, 2016
Cherise Williams joined as a cardiothoracic surgery nurse practitioner at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, with a Master of Science degree in nursing. Ms. Williams is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Nurses Association and American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Love of nursing inspired Doris Billhorn to go back — and give back — to school
September 22, 2016
It’s not unusual for alumni to come back to the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and show their children where they earned their degree. But when Doris Billhorn, MSN’92, did that recently, she added something special: a financial gift to the school for scholarships. “I got my chance at Vanderbilt through scholarships, through help from…
VUSN Alum Darlene A. Franklin, RN, MSN, will be Spotlighted in the Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare
September 15, 2016
With an upcoming publication in the Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare, Darlene A. Franklin, RN, MSN, joins the prestigious ranks of the International Nurses Association. Darlene is a registered nurse with 37 years of experience in her field and an extensive expertise in all facets of nursing, especially psychiatric mental health. Darlene is currently serving as…
Legislators encourage doctoral nursing students to share real-life impact of healthcare issues
September 2, 2016
Be involved, be personal and be succinct. Those are key to engaging with policy makers and advocating for healthcare issues, two Tennessee lawmakers told doctoral students at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Tuesday. Sen. Jeff Yarbro, D-Nashville; Rep. Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville; past President of the Tennessee Nurses Association Jill Kinch, MMHC, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC;…
Welcome—and welcome back—to VUSN
September 1, 2016
The academic year is never really over at the School of Nursing. We pinned 360 students in one of the largest classes in our history on July 31 and within a few weeks, began greeting new faces and welcoming our returning students. With 879 students, VUSN is one of the largest nursing programs in the…
VUSN doctoral students honored as Jonas Nurse Scholars
September 1, 2016
The Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare has named 12 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing doctoral students to its 2016-18 cohort of Jonas Nurse Scholars. The groundbreaking Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Program aims to increase the number of U.S. nursing school faculty with doctorates. It supports nursing scholars with financial assistance, leadership development programs…
Diverse degrees and opportunities draw new School of Nursing students
August 31, 2016
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) has welcomed 478 new students from 45 states and three countries into its Master of Nursing Science (MSN), Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) and Ph.D. degree programs. Of those, 150 students have degrees in fields other than nursing; these PreSpecialty students spend three semesters in intense, full-time foundational…
