COVID-19

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    VUSN’s new Leadership Lecture Series kicks off with renowned researcher Peter Buerhaus

    Montana State University professor and economist Peter Buerhaus. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham Peter Buerhaus, PhD, FAAN, FAANP(h), a renowned researcher who studies the health care workforce and economy will share his expertise on the future of nursing, health equity and the relationship balance between nurses, leadership and educators. Read More

    Mar. 21, 2022

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    Schools of Nursing and Engineering team up to test platform for PPE tracking in U.S. hospitals

    A multidisciplinary team that includes Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Associate Professor Kelly Aldrich, DNP, FHIMSS, in collaboration with the School of Engineering, established the foundation for an automated, up-to-date assessment of personal protective equipment across U.S. hospitals—work that got its start before the COVID-19 pandemic, but took on greater urgency. Read More

    Mar. 8, 2022

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    Mobile vaccine program leaders receive Vanderbilt’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Award

    Montana State University professor and economist Peter Buerhaus. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham Peter Buerhaus, PhD, FAAN, FAANP(h), a renowned researcher who studies the health care workforce and economy will share his expertise on the future of nursing, health equity and the relationship balance between nurses, leadership and educators. Read More

    Jan. 19, 2022

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    Health experts to discuss COVID Perspectives & Vaccination Hesitancy

    Montana State University professor and economist Peter Buerhaus. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham Peter Buerhaus, PhD, FAAN, FAANP(h), a renowned researcher who studies the health care workforce and economy will share his expertise on the future of nursing, health equity and the relationship balance between nurses, leadership and educators. Read More

    Jan. 11, 2022

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    VUSN spring 2022 semester starts Jan. 4; new health and safety protocols announced

    Following Vanderbilt University's announcement that undergraduate and most graduate schools would postpone the start of the spring 2022 semester until January 17, Dean Pamela Jeffries provided specific information for the School of Nursing. Highlights included the information that VUSN classes would start January 4 as previously scheduled, that staff would work remotely until January 18, and that most specialty program classes would start in hybrid/remote formats for the first few weeks of 2022. Read her message Read More

    Dec. 30, 2021

  • VUSN Informaticist Kelly Aldrich leans on a railing in Vanderbilt's Wond'ry

    CDC taps School of Nursing informaticist to analyze nation’s PPE supply

    Montana State University professor and economist Peter Buerhaus. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham Peter Buerhaus, PhD, FAAN, FAANP(h), a renowned researcher who studies the health care workforce and economy will share his expertise on the future of nursing, health equity and the relationship balance between nurses, leadership and educators. Read More

    Nov. 17, 2021

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    Pam Jones appointed associate vice chancellor for health and wellness at Vanderbilt University

    Montana State University professor and economist Peter Buerhaus. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham Peter Buerhaus, PhD, FAAN, FAANP(h), a renowned researcher who studies the health care workforce and economy will share his expertise on the future of nursing, health equity and the relationship balance between nurses, leadership and educators. Read More

    Sep. 14, 2021

  • Dean Pamela Jeffries in front of the School of Nursing Building in the autumn

    On campus safety and protocols for fall 2021

    Vanderbilt University students and faculty began in-person classes for the fall 2021 semester this week. Utilizing the university’s health and safety protocols, Vanderbilt School of Nursing is pleased to welcome students, staff, faculty, postdocs and visitors back to campus. On August 12, Vanderbilt University announced updated COVID-19 guidance and protocols. See this video from Dean Pamela Jeffries for information.  Read More

    Aug. 25, 2021

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    In the Thick of It: COVID fighters with the Navajo Nation

    Montana State University professor and economist Peter Buerhaus. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham Peter Buerhaus, PhD, FAAN, FAANP(h), a renowned researcher who studies the health care workforce and economy will share his expertise on the future of nursing, health equity and the relationship balance between nurses, leadership and educators. Read More

    Jul. 20, 2021

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    News Around the School: Pam Jones receives inaugural Chancellor's award

    Montana State University professor and economist Peter Buerhaus. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham Peter Buerhaus, PhD, FAAN, FAANP(h), a renowned researcher who studies the health care workforce and economy will share his expertise on the future of nursing, health equity and the relationship balance between nurses, leadership and educators. Read More

    Jul. 15, 2021