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Lync users enjoy new features, cloud technology with updated 2013 client
April 29, 2015
Vanderbilt IT’s deployment of Lync 2013 reached completion on March 31, and since then, users have been able to enjoy the latest features—among them the freedom that comes with mobile applications, cloud technology and Skype federation. “With the latest version of Lync, we are full-on embracing cloud technology,” said Scott Hogan, director of core infrastructure…
Cooke Encourages Nurse Practitioner Advocacy and Leadership
April 20, 2015
Patients should have full and direct access to the health provider of their choice, according to Cindy Cooke, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, president-elect of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Cooke recently presented to a packed audience of faculty, students and members of the community at the Vanderbilt University School Nursing (VUSN). Cooke, who practices…
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…
