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Maxwell studies trauma recovery in older population
October 3, 2014
Working in trauma and critical care for most of her career, Cathy Maxwell noticed profound differences among older patients and their responses to injury. Her curiosity led her to become a nurse researcher in this area. “I remember two striking cases,” Maxwell said. “One was a female in her 90s who was hit by a…
Introducing Nitrous Oxide for Labor Pain Relief
September 25, 2014
What did you set out to change or improve? Adding the option of nitrous oxide as labor analgesia. How did you change it? What new policy, process, or practice did you put in place? It was an involved process, but began by partnering with OB anesthesia and then meeting with all of the services involved…
VUSN lecturer shares keys to successful negotiations
September 25, 2014
Ron Shapiro, negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, author and civic leader, recently led a workshop titled “How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins, Especially You!” at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. “Ron is a dynamic speaker and a master negotiator with exceptional real world experience who enlightened everyone in the audience — members from Vanderbilt’s divinity,…
Geriatric nursing association honors VUSN’s Kim
September 18, 2014
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Jennifer Kim, MSN, received the 2014 Excellence in Leadership award from the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association at the group’s recent national conference in Orlando, Florida.
Patricia Sengstack Honored as a Top Female Influencer in Health Care IT
September 15, 2014
Pitman, NJ — FierceHealthIT has named American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) President Patricia Sengstack, DNP, RN-BC, CPHIMS, one of the “10 Influential Women in Health IT in 2014″ for her outspoken advocacy in the use of health technology among nurses. Sengstack was chosen by the publication’s readers and joins other women who serve in a…
Jessee named AACN leadership fellow
September 11, 2014
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Mary Ann Jessee, MSN, R.N., as a fellow in the Leadership for Academic Nursing Program. This is a yearlong, structured professional development experience designed to prepare future high-level nursing education administrators.
Pets Help Cancer Patients
September 1, 2014
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — More than 13,000 children will be diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of these kids have to endure painful treatments that trigger stress, anxiety and depression. Researchers are studying a drug-free and inexpensive way to help the kids feel better. Bryce Greenwell is no stranger to tests or hospitals. He has leukemia…
VUSN Named National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence
August 22, 2014
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been awarded membership in the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) in recognition of the highest level of commitment to the field of gerontological nursing. “This is a tremendous honor for our school and a reflection of our dedicated research, education and practice faculty,” said Linda Norman,…
Study examines factors that boost suicide risk for doctors
August 21, 2014
A retrospective analysis of 141 Tennessee physicians evaluated for fitness-for-duty assessment by the Vanderbilt Comprehensive Assessment Program (V-CAP) found an “astoundingly” high rate of suicide among the physicians who were evaluated if they: were found unfit to practice; were in solo practice; or if they were taking benzodiazepine (anti-anxiety) drugs.
New health coaching certificate program to be offered this fall
August 13, 2014
The Vanderbilt School of Medicine, the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt,Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nursing Service and the Vanderbilt School of Nursing will sponsor a health coaching certificate program beginning in fall 2014. Health coaches partner with patients to help set realistic health goals and provide support in reaching those goals. “Lifestyle and behavior…
