Posts Tagged ‘Alumni’
School of Nursing celebrates accomplishment during August Pinning ceremonies
August 9, 2017
More than 350 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) students were recognized at the completion of their programs during Pinning ceremonies held at Langford Auditorium on Sunday, Aug. 6. The 276 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students received the VUSN pin from their individual specialty directors, while eight Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students…
Alumni of famed Student Health Coalition hold panel discussion May 19
May 16, 2017
Vanderbilt alumni who helped start the paradigm-changing Appalachian Student Health Coalition will present a panel discussion on campus from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, May 19, in the Heard Library Community Room. The coalition was founded by Vanderbilt medical, law, nursing and undergraduate students in 1970 to reach out to medically underserved communities in upper…
VUSN Alum Dr. Velinda Block appointed chief nursing executive of HCA’s TriStar Division
May 3, 2017
HCA’s TriStar Division has announced the appointment of Dr. Velinda Block as chief nursing executive. Dr. Block received her Master of Science degree in nursing administration from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
National diversity expert speaks May 3 on going beyond rhetoric of equity and opportunity
April 20, 2017
G. Rumay Alexander, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s interim chief diversity officer, will present a talk Wednesday, May 3, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Godchaux Nursing Annex, Room 161, in the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Lunch will be provided but requires an RSVP. Alexander, who is also professor and director of the Office of Inclusive Excellence at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing, will speak on “Equity of Opportunity: Beyond the Rhetoric.”
VUSN alum Cristy Stumb making an impact
April 4, 2017
Cristy Stumb’s decision to pursue a career in health care was simple. She had always loved medicine and helping people achieve their best possible state of wellness. Stumb chose to work and go to school simultaneously while raising her family.
VUSN Alum, Sandy Minor, continues to inspire at age 81
February 13, 2017
Minor was a nurse who “fell into teaching.” She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Vanderbilt University in 1957, a time when there were very few collegiate nursing programs and even fewer master’s programs.
