Jana Lauderdale

  • Assistant Dean Rolanda Johnson

    School of Nursing names new assistant dean of diversity and inclusion

    Rolanda Johnson, PhD, MSN, assistant dean for academics and associate professor of nursing, has been named assistant dean for diversity and inclusion for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She replaces Assistant Professor Jana Lauderdale, who returned to her faculty role. As assistant dean… Read More

    Sep. 24, 2018

  • Jana Lauderdale give presentation

    Lauderdale urges nation's nursing students to be culturally competent

    When Assistant Dean Jana Lauderdale, PhD, FAAN, took the stage at the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 66th Annual Convention plenary session presented by Johnson & Johnson, she introduced herself in a unique way: “I’m a Comanche Indian and I’m a nurse.” Johnson & Johnson later featured her in an article in its "Nursing Notes" newsletter. Read more / Watch Lauderdale’s presentation. Read More

    Jun. 12, 2018

  • Brenda Morrow

    Students and faculty experience what life is like when you’re poor

    Rolanda Johnson, PhD, MSN, assistant dean for academics and associate professor of nursing, has been named assistant dean for diversity and inclusion for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She replaces Assistant Professor Jana Lauderdale, who returned to her faculty role. As assistant dean… Read More

    Aug. 24, 2017

  • Zeppos, Lauderdale, Dewey

    Jana Lauderdale receives university leadership award

    Jana Lauderdale, assistant dean for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Nursing, received the second Joseph A. Johnson, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Professor Award ever given by Vanderbilt University The honor recognizes faculty leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion in academic endeavors and was presented during Vanderbilts spring faculty assembly. "I am so very honored," Lauderdale said after receiving the award. "When you aren't expecting something and it happens--it makes you all the more appreciative and grateful." Read More

    Apr. 7, 2017

  • VUSN ranked 4th in awarding graduate degrees to Native Americans

    VUSN ranked 4th in awarding graduate degrees to Native Americans

    Rolanda Johnson, PhD, MSN, assistant dean for academics and associate professor of nursing, has been named assistant dean for diversity and inclusion for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She replaces Assistant Professor Jana Lauderdale, who returned to her faculty role. As assistant dean… Read More

    Dec. 16, 2016

  • Vanderbilt University

    MLK lecturer highlights the power of perseverance

    Rolanda Johnson, PhD, MSN, assistant dean for academics and associate professor of nursing, has been named assistant dean for diversity and inclusion for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She replaces Assistant Professor Jana Lauderdale, who returned to her faculty role. As assistant dean… Read More

    Jan. 21, 2016

  • Jana Lauderdale, Ph.D., R.N., here with André Churchwell, M.D., received the Faculty Award at Tuesday’s lecture. (photo by Susan Urmy)

    Lauderdale wins Faculty Award

    Rolanda Johnson, PhD, MSN, assistant dean for academics and associate professor of nursing, has been named assistant dean for diversity and inclusion for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She replaces Assistant Professor Jana Lauderdale, who returned to her faculty role. As assistant dean… Read More

    Nov. 20, 2014

  • Events honor King’s call to dream, serve, inspire

    Events honor King’s call to dream, serve, inspire

    Rolanda Johnson, PhD, MSN, assistant dean for academics and associate professor of nursing, has been named assistant dean for diversity and inclusion for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She replaces Assistant Professor Jana Lauderdale, who returned to her faculty role. As assistant dean… Read More

    Jan. 23, 2014