News
Dean’s Message
April 17, 2015
Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Supporters, We have had an eventful several months at the School of Nursing. We are delighted that the School advanced four spots to become the No. 11 ranked graduate nursing school among more than 500 schools in the U.S. News and World Report 2016 rankings. Several of our specialties were also…
MSN Student Poster Presentation
April 16, 2015
The Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Chapter recently hosted the annual MSN Student Poster Presentation session with more than 27 entries covering a wide range of health care issues that are central to nursing. A committee determined the three best posters, listed below. The School of Nursing congratulates all the students and faculty who participated….
Health Coaching for Positive Change
April 15, 2015
The first cohort of Health Coaching certificate program students at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) recently completed their 28-week course of study, preparing them to help patients set realistic health goals and provide support in reaching those goals.
Love Selected as American Association of Nurse Practitioners Fellow
April 14, 2015
Rene Love, DNP, PMHNP/CS-BC, FNAP, director of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Lifespan) Program, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Love was selected for her forward-thinking contributions that have led to meaningful improvements in health care. She has dedicated her clinical practice…
Nurse-Midwifery Program Earns Golden Commendation from the American College of Nurse-Midwives
April 14, 2015
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Program has earned the Lifetime Golden Commendation by the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) – one of only four educational programs in the country to achieve this recognition. “We are delighted to have our Nurse-Midwifery program honored in this way,” said Linda Norman, Dean of the Vanderbilt…
Love Selected as Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
April 10, 2015
Rene Love, DNP, PMHNP/CS-BC, FNAP, director of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Lifespan) Program, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Love was selected for her forward-thinking contributions that have led to meaningful improvements in health care. She has dedicated her clinical practice…
School of Nursing Advances Four Spots in U.S. News Ranking
April 8, 2015
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was recently ranked No. 11 among more than 500 nursing schools in U.S. News and World Report “Best Graduate Schools” edition released last month. VUSN moved up four spots to No. 11 out of more than 500 schools since its most recent ranking four years ago. “We are very proud…
Pilon Recognized with Alexander Heard Distinguish Professor Award
April 6, 2015
By Jim Patterson Bonnie Pilon, Ph.D., R.N., a professor of Nursing who is nationally known for her advocacy of nurses “practicing at the top of their license,” is the 2015 recipient of the Alexander Heard Distinguished Service Professor Award. Pilon was honored at Vanderbilt University’s Spring Faculty Assembly on Tuesday for her 15 years of…
VUSN at Family Point
March 31, 2015
VUSN at Family Point VUSN, Lipscomb, Interfaith Dental, Mental Health Coop, United Health Care and Amerigroup came together to help nearly 30 families with a variety of health and wellness needs at the recently Family Point event. This is a great example of the deep commitment these groups and indivdiuals have to…
Pilon wins Alexander Heard Distinguished Service Professor Award at Spring Faculty Assembly
March 31, 2015
“The award recognizes scholarship that increases and informs our understanding of social challenges and honors faculty members who seek and propose solutions to the issues that confront humanity,” Zeppos said. “With health care reform at the forefront of America’s political and policy discussion, Bonnie’s dedication to finding and implementing effective solutions to ensure access for…
