News
Nurses share why they chose certification
February 1, 2015
Reasons for obtaining certification are as varied as the patient populations nurses serve. Here’s what certification means to six nurses across the nation who chose to pursue it.
VUSN study tracking yoga therapy for cancer patients
January 29, 2015
Cancer is bad enough. But cancer patients who receive surgery, radiation and chemotherapy may suffer from side effects that run from irritating to crippling — problems that are postural, musculoskeletal and respiratory, along with lowered self-esteem. Many suffer from lymphedema, swelling caused by retained fluid in a compromised lymphatic system.
Moore to direct VUSN’s women’s health specialty program
January 29, 2015
Ginny Moore, DNP, APRN, has been named director of the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN). She has served as interim director of the program since August 2014.
Green Dot Overview – Feb 9
January 26, 2015
On Feb 9, Betsy Kennedy and Rolanda Johnson will provide a Green Dot Overview in the Living Room from 12:00 – 1:00pm. This event is co-sponsored by the Pre-Nursing Society. Light refreshments will be served.
Welcome Reception for Kathie Krause – Feb 11, 2015
January 22, 2015
We welcome Kathie Krause, MSN, RN, as the new Chief Nursing Office for Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital. Godchaux Hall Living Room Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015 4:30 – 6pm RSVP here
Nurse Practitioners Ranked #2 Job
January 20, 2015
Nurse practitioners ranked #2 on U.S. News and World Report’s Best Jobs 2015 rankings. The rankings are based on a combination of growth, salary, job prospects, employment rate, stress level and work-life balance. According to the article, The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2022, the field will grow by 33.7 percent, opening up…
Jones to lead VUSN clinical, community partnership efforts
January 15, 2015
Pam Jones, DNP, MSN, R.N., has transitioned from chief nursing officer for Vanderbilt University Hospital to her new role as senior associate dean for Clinical and Community Partnerships at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN). In this position, Jones is charged with further enhancing interdisciplinary practice opportunities, developing future models of care that enhance health…
Gordon receives Credo award
January 5, 2015
VUSN’s Jeff Gordon, PhD, received Vanderbilt Credo Award for his outstanding work with course delivery methods.
Pilon celebrated for VUSN community partnership efforts
December 18, 2014
Vanderbilt and community members came together in the Langford Lobby last week to recognize Bonnie Pilon, Ph.D., R.N., who is stepping down from her role as senior associate dean for Clinical and Community Partnerships at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing at the end of this month.
VUSN Program Provides Health for New Moms in Rural Areas
December 11, 2014
The Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker (MIHOW) Program, housed at VUSN, employs mothers from the local community as outreach workers. See how the model works…
