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VUSN Alum Amber Vermeesch to Represent at National Convention
January 28, 2016
Serving vulnerable populations. It was something Amber Vermeesch knew she’d be involved with no matter where she was at in her career. It led her to a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from Davidson College in 2001. It’s now leading Vermeesch, a nursing professor at UP, to represent nursing faculty at the American Association of…
MLK lecturer highlights the power of perseverance
January 21, 2016
As a child in Africa, Rita Adeniran, DNP, R.N., had never heard of Martin Luther King Jr. It wasn’t until she was an adult that she learned of his teachings and used them to inspire her to be a strong, successful black woman. She shared her story during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative…
Dr. James Powers, “Demential and Antipsychotics in the Long Term Care Setting”
January 15, 2016
SPRING SEMESTER LECTURE SERIES Interprofessional Approach to Mental Health “Dementia and Antipsychotics in the Long Term Care Setting” Thursday/JAN 21, 2016 202 LIGHT HALL 12-1 PM VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER James S. Powers, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. James Powers received his MD from the University of Rochester and did his residency…
Dean Linda Norman presents “Patient Safety at VUMC”
January 15, 2016
March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter honors VUMC nurses
January 15, 2016
Five Vanderbilt nurses received top honors at the March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter Nurse of the Year Awards, held last month at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. The event, in its sixth year, recognizes nurses who embody leadership, compassion and excellence in patient care across several nursing specialties.
VUSN DNP Alum Alisa Haushalter Approved As New Health Director In Memphis
January 12, 2016
Alisa Haushalter was approved Monday as the new director of the county Division of Health Services, overseeing the health department. Haushalter comes to the Shelby County post from Bear, Delaware where she was senior director at Nemours Health and Prevention Services for population health programs for a year and a half of her three years…
Dr. Rita K. Adeniran Presentation
January 7, 2016
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and School of Medicine in conjunction with the 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Series are proud to present Dr. Rita K. Adeniran, President and CEO Innovative and Inclusive Global Solutions Presentation: “Rising above the scars: My journey to overcoming adversity and how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s teachings mirror…
VUSN Reunion showcases strong bond among classmates
December 3, 2015
Reunion 2015 was a time to celebrate Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s (VUSN) past, present and future. Founded in 1908, VUSN has more than 9,200 nursing alumni living and working in all 50 states and several countries. Each year, Reunion is a chance for alums to reconnect with classmates and VUSN faculty, and to learn….
How Many Calories You’ll Eat This Thanksgiving
November 25, 2015
There’s nothing like a day of solid eating to get you in the Thanksgiving spirit, but as family members catch up, they often don’t realize just how many calories they’re devouring over the course of the day. Experts say people often eat more than a full day’s worth of calories in one gravy-laden feast, in…
VUSN Alum Greg Ross III Joins Merit Health
November 20, 2015
Greg Ross III, FNP-BNC, has joined Merit Health Medical Group at 1220 Northshore Parkway, Ste. A in Brandon. Ross treats pediatric to geriatric patients and achieved his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Belhaven University and Master of Nursing degree from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. He was also a member of the Mississippi Army…
