Diversity
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Pioneering LGBTI researcher provides insight into health needs of sexual minority women
When Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, began researching lesbian health in the early 1990s, her advisors were skeptical and discouraging. They were concerned that she wouldn’t get her papers published or be . . . . View the lecture Read MoreJan. 31, 2020
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Commemorating Black History Month and Nursing
Watch Tonda Hughes’ presentation When Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, began researching lesbian health in the early 1990s, her advisors were skeptical and discouraging. They were concerned that she wouldn’t get her papers published or be offered tenure. She conducted the research anyway. Her determination panned… Read MoreJan. 28, 2020
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LGBTQ and addiction expert to present VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Jan. 14
Watch Tonda Hughes’ presentation When Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, began researching lesbian health in the early 1990s, her advisors were skeptical and discouraging. They were concerned that she wouldn’t get her papers published or be offered tenure. She conducted the research anyway. Her determination panned… Read MoreDec. 18, 2019
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ANA President to give May 13 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture
Watch Tonda Hughes’ presentation When Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, began researching lesbian health in the early 1990s, her advisors were skeptical and discouraging. They were concerned that she wouldn’t get her papers published or be offered tenure. She conducted the research anyway. Her determination panned… Read MoreMay. 3, 2019
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Diversity in Action calendar for May 2019 available
Looking for events and activities relating to diversity and inclusion? Check May 2019's Diversity in Action for VUSN, Vanderbilt and local cultural events, along with listings of nursing conferences with a diversity and inclusion emphasis. More Read MoreMay. 2, 2019
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Diversity Month at School of Nursing wraps up with student presentations
Watch Tonda Hughes’ presentation When Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, began researching lesbian health in the early 1990s, her advisors were skeptical and discouraging. They were concerned that she wouldn’t get her papers published or be offered tenure. She conducted the research anyway. Her determination panned… Read MoreFeb. 26, 2019
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VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture by advocate and nonverbal speaker available to view
An overflow audience attended the January 14 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture given by Holly and Eileen Forlenza. An estimated 250 students, faculty, staff and interested community members heard the presentation by Holly, a nonverbal motivational speaker, and her mother Eileen, an advocate for family involvement in health care. The event was taped and is available here. Read MoreJan. 23, 2019
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MLK Day lecture on "Diversity, Inclusion and Equity: Our Collective Responsibility” is Jan. 21
Watch Tonda Hughes’ presentation When Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, began researching lesbian health in the early 1990s, her advisors were skeptical and discouraging. They were concerned that she wouldn’t get her papers published or be offered tenure. She conducted the research anyway. Her determination panned… Read MoreJan. 16, 2019
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Advocate and nonverbal speaker to give VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Jan. 14, 2019
Watch Tonda Hughes’ presentation When Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, began researching lesbian health in the early 1990s, her advisors were skeptical and discouraging. They were concerned that she wouldn’t get her papers published or be offered tenure. She conducted the research anyway. Her determination panned… Read MoreDec. 17, 2018
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School of Nursing names new assistant dean of diversity and inclusion
Watch Tonda Hughes’ presentation When Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, began researching lesbian health in the early 1990s, her advisors were skeptical and discouraging. They were concerned that she wouldn’t get her papers published or be offered tenure. She conducted the research anyway. Her determination panned… Read MoreSep. 24, 2018