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Tracey DeWire, MSN'08, ACNP-BC, had a 16-year career in sales before deciding to become a nurse practitioner, a decision inspired by her best friend’s cancer diagnosis. She’s kept that inspiration burning in the 15 years of her second career. Her compassionate care has led to a VUMC Patient and Family Choice Award. Read More

  Vanderbilt University School of Nursing continues to be among the nation’s top graduate nursing schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate School” rankings released April 25. In the new 2024 rankings, VUSN’s Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked No. 6. That is the highest… Read More

  Vanderbilt University School of Nursing continues to be among the nation’s top graduate nursing schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate School” rankings released April 25. In the new 2024 rankings, VUSN’s Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked No. 6. That is the highest… Read More

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing continues to be ranked as one of the nation’s top schools by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Graduate Schools Rankings. Vanderbilt’s master of science in nursing program was ranked No. 8 and its doctor of nursing science was ranked No. Read More

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was again named a Top 10 graduate nursing school, as ranked in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School survey released today. Vanderbilt’s Master of Science in Nursing advanced to be the nation’s No. 8 program and its… Read More

The Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative (MD), is launching collaborative Psych Evaluation and Medication Management services and have named VUSN PMHNP/Divinity Alumna Jeaninne Blackwell as leader. It is a client-centered, collaborative service that focuses on selecting effective medication with safe dosage and/or using psychotherapy. “Her knowledge, experience, and clinical excellence will… Read More

Psychiatry Advisor spoke with VUSN professor Susan (Susie) Adams, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, recently as she co-authored a paper regarding the role of primary care providers in suicide prevention during the pandemic, along with Pamela Anne Nelson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner affiliated with Vanderbilt University… Read More

VUSN MN-FNP Alumna, Maddie Harris, CNM, FNP was recently introduced as an addition to the Rosemark Women Care Specialists (ID) certified nurse-midwife team. Harris graduated from VUSN’s dual nurse-midwifery and family nurse practitioner program. She works with women not only through pregnancy and childbirth but also with gynecological… Read More

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will be reviewed for re-accreditation November 4-6, 2020 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This will be an evaluation of its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Post-Master’s APRN Certificate programs. Interested parties may submit written comments… Read More

Dr. Courtney Pitts, Director, Family NP Specialty at VUSN was interviewed about the U.S. Physician Shortage. The goal is to advance healthcare within the community. Vanderbilt received two HRSA grants to increase the number of NPs practicing in rural, underserved areas where there aren’t enough primary care providers. Pitts commented “At… Read More

The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) recently announced its 2020 President-Elect and Board of Directors. VUSN MSN Alumna, Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN, was named a new member of the AWHONN Board of Directors. Her term officially begins on January 1, 2020. Read More

Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome Morgan Willbarger, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. In addition to her education, she is a member of the American Nurses Association and the American Academy of Neurology. Photo courtesy: The Daily Journal… Read More

Kim Hanna, VUSN MSN Alumna, was recently named dean of Whitson-Hester School of Nursing. When interviewed about the new role she emphasized her passion for tech and love of nursing. “It’s because there is so much potential and I am so vested here. We have an awesome faculty and staff and… Read More

Excellence and accomplishment were the focus of pinning and recognition ceremonies held by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on Sunday, Aug. 4. The school recognized the successful completion of programs by 373 Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC) students. The MSN… Read More

VUSN DNP and MSN Nursing and Health Care Leadership Alumna, Trish Baise, was recently interviewed by the Kingsport TimesNews after she was named CEO of Ballad Health’s new Behavioral Health Services Division. They have an $85 million, 10-year plan to get its job done as part of the Certificate of Public… Read More

VUSN MSN Alumna, Natima Alexander, CNM, has joined the staff of Goshen Birth Center. Alexander joins a team of three other certified nurse midwives at Goshen Birth Center. Alexander, along with the team, provides care to women and their families throughout their pregnancy, labor and birth and transition into new motherhood. Read More

Bolivar Family Health Care Center added VUSN Alumnus, Daniel Ferguson (FNP 2017) of CMH Neurology Clinic. He practices in family medicine, wound care and therapeutic procedures. Ferguson holds a master’s in nursing from Vanderbilt University. His practice includes the diagnosis and treatment for all types of neurological conditions. Photo: CMH… Read More

The Halifax County Public Health System has announced VUSN FNP Alumnus, John Killgore, a family nurse practitioner, has joined the health department and is now accepting new patients. He has more than 20 years experience with extensive knowledge of emergency/non-emergency management as well as providing full spectrum care to a… Read More

VUSN MSN (’92) Alumnus, Tom Bush, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, associate professor and assistant dean at the School of Nursing and Medicine, UNC at Chapel Hill, spoke to the AANP about post graduate education and the improvement of nurse practitioner’s job satisfaction. He asked the question, “Is there a difference in… Read More

VUSN Alumna, Chelsia Harris (FNP 2008), was recently named executive director of Lipscomb University School of Nursing. Dr. Harris commented “Nursing is a divine calling. I am passionate about serving people through the profession, and leading our next generation in providing high-quality compassionate care.” Photo: Lipscomb University… Read More

Oswego Health announced that VUSN’s PMHNP Alumna, Carol Seeger, has returned to the health system to deliver care at its Behavioral Health Services (BHS) facility. At Oswego Health, Seeger is providing care to BHS outpatients and is part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. Photo credit: Oswego Health… Read More

These women were recognized for their remarkable achievements as business, community, academic, and civic leaders dedicated to supporting opportunities for women and girls. Read More

Dean Linda D. Norman, DSN, FAAN, told the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s 2019 graduating class that she is optimistic about the future of health care because of them. “You are the answer to society’s health care challenges,” she said. “Not just because you are needed… Read More

VUSN MSN FNP Alumna, Yasmin Nuru, is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner currently practicing with Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians, where she holds expertise in family practice.She remains a professional member of the Sigma Theta Tau and the American Academy of Nursing. Photo: Sentara Medical Group… Read More

VUSN MSN 2008 Alumna, April Dunlevy, joined the Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute utilizing her experience with expertise in cardiology and trauma. The Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute is Alaska’s leading provider of cardiovascular care. She remains a professional member of Sigma Theta Tau, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the American… Read More

VUSN MSN Alumna, Lauren Barlew, a dual-board-certified Nurse Practitioner in both Women’s Health and Adult Primary Care, has joined Women’s Surgery and Aesthetics Center (Chattanooga, TN) as a second nurse practitioner to its practice. She earned a MSN in 2012 and has spent the past six years as a… Read More

Tammy French Graham, a neonatal nurse practitioner at Covenant Healthcare’s Regional Intensive Care Unit in Saginaw, will return to her hometown, Beaverton High School (MI), April 5th to share her experiences and remind students that coming from a small town doesn’t hinder one from thinking big. Graham earned her master’s… Read More

Kristen Bromaghim, ARNP-C, has joined Cherokee Regional Clinic (CRC). Bromaghim started her duties at CRC earlier this year and is currently seeing patients in Cherokee. Bromaghim received her MSN- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) from VUSN in 2018. “I have really enjoyed getting to know my patients and co-workers since… Read More

VUSN Alumna and ALIVE Hospice CEO, Anna-Gene O’Neal (BSN’88;MBA/MSN’92) announced growing options into palliative medicine. Alive Hospice is embedding in cancer clinics, from Clarksville to Chattanooga, in a partnership with Tennessee Oncology. “Palliative care takes these principles that were understood and developed in the hospice realm, but really it’s for… Read More

In the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of graduate nursing programs released today, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has risen to the No. 5 rank for its Doctor of Nursing Practice program and to No. 8 for its… Read More

Hillside Health Center (CA) is proud to welcome pediatric nurse practitioner Kaitlyn Geib. Geib has worked as a nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for several years. Geib received her master’s degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.  Now, she is ready to begin her first position… Read More

As part of the relaunch of its Nursing Informatics and Nursing and Health Care Leadership specialty programs, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will award 10 percent scholarships to all incoming fall 2019 students in those two programs for the first year. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently redesigned two… Read More

  Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has redesigned two of its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) specialty programs and relaunched them with revised curricula, educational formats and degree requirements. The programs, Nursing Informatics (NI) and Nursing and Health Care Leadership (NHCL), are now… Read More

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing is one of five Vanderbilt graduate schools to participate in the new Bass Military Scholars Program, an initiative that will provide financial aid and programming support for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans. The program is funded by a new $25 million… Read More

Tenecia Lancaster has joined Summit Medical Group in Surgoinsville, TN, as a family nurse practitioner with a special interest in family care. She earned her MSN from VUSN in 2016 with a family nurse practitioner concentration. While at Vanderbilt, she was a recipient of several honors, including the Kathleen Suzanne… Read More

The largest number of students — 370 graduates — in the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s 108-year history graduated from their academic programs and were celebrated in pinning ceremonies Sunday, Aug. 5, at Langford Auditorium. The 276 Master of Science in Nursing students in attendance… Read More

Natima Geis of Lexington, Kentucky, is a registered nurse pursuing a master of science in nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, with a specialization in midwifery. Ms. Geis also is deeply committed to serving her rural community, particularly its underserved and disenfranchised populations. She has demonstrated a keen understanding… Read More

VUSN student Sarah P. Cox was one of 30 talented nursing students selected to receive the 2018 Board of Directors Student Scholarship by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA). The APNA student scholarship program seeks to encourage students to experience the rewarding field of psychiatric-mental health nursing and develop the… Read More

Dr. Stephanie Boyd, Hospital Executive of the Aultman Health Foundation, was nominated for the Stark County Twenty under 40 list of business professionals. She commented: What is the best career advice you’ve ever been given? The best career advice came from my parents since my brothers and I were young. The advice… Read More

Stuart Downs, DNP'13, MSN’10, was honored with Atlanta's Executive Nursing Leadership Excellence Award last month at the area's Celebrating Nurses luncheon. The award recognizes a chief nursing officer or chief nursing executive serving in an administrative capacity in a Metro Atlanta hospital who demonstrates advocacy, vision and collaboration to improve patient care and the nursing workplace. Previously chief nursing officer and vice president, Downs is now chief operating officer and vice president of WellStar Atlanta Medical Center. Read More

The International Nurses Association is pleased to welcome Lindsey S. Cunningham, FNP-BC to their prestigious organization with her upcoming publication in the Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare. Lindsey S. Cunningham is an established Family Nurse Practitioner who continues to provide exceptional care and support to her patients within Fast Pace Urgent… Read More

Last week’s Commencement marked a milestone for the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing when it awarded 73 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees, the greatest number since the program began in 2008. The school also awarded the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree to 326 graduates during the… Read More

After college Pollion returned to her hometown of East St. Louis, Illinois. She worked at Menard Correctional Center for several years and now works as head nurse practitioner at a practice in St.Louis. Pollion also has a part-time job at bioMérieux where she visits patients at their homes. She does… Read More

Emily Edwards received her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2002 from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville. She completed her master’s degree in nursing through the Health Systems Management Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 2003. Read More

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has again been named one of the nation’s “Best Graduate Schools” in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings. The School of Nursing’s Master of Nursing Science program moved up to No. 14 from No. 15 and its… Read More

Courtenay Lahey, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner is a new full-time nurse practitioner at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital’s Women’s Wellness. Courtenay is nationally certified through the National Certification Corporation. She delivers comprehensive health care to women over 13; Courtenay’s specific interests are adolescent sexual health/education and LARC (long-acting reversible contraception) birth… Read More

Jami Hicks, a pediatric nurse practitioner who recently graduated from VUSN with a Master’s of Science in Nursing joins The Children’s Clinic of Rusk (Tx) in its new, state-of-the-art, 2,500 square foot medical clinic which features a patient friendly reception area, 6 exam rooms, a fully equipped diagnostic lab and nursing… Read More

Zoe Panizzi graduated with a Master’s degree in nursing from the VUSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Prior to joining FirstHealth, Panizzi worked at a community mental health clinic in Tennessee that provides psychiatric care for underserved populations. During her time in Tennessee, Panizzi treated children, adolescents, adults and… Read More

Elizabeth Ogunnaike, DNP, has recently joined the Southern Coos Health Center in Bandon (Ore.).Ogunnaike graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2009 and 2011; first with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and then with a Master of Science in Nursing, where she became a family nurse practitioner. She recently completed Doctor of… Read More

Alvin D. Jeffery, PhD, RN/APN, was selected by the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) to participate in the Nursing Informatics Emerging Leaders Program. This exclusive two-year program is designed to develop professionals capable of assuming national leadership positions in informatics-related organizations. Read More