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  • Vanderbilt SANE student Michelle Currey collects evidence with a swab.

    Immersion experience launches first class of VUSN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner students

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are specifically trained to help victims of sexual assault, collect evidence and testify. HRSA has an initiative to increase their number nationwide and reduce the need for individuals seeking help to travel to find someone with SANE training. Read More

    Feb. 13, 2019

  • 2018 March of Dimes winners

    VUSN faculty and alumni named March of Dimes Nurses of the Year

    Nine nurses from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently received top honors at the March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter Nurse of the Year Awards. Read More

    Feb. 8, 2019

  • Mavis Schorn

    Schorn selected National Academies of Practice Distinguished Fellow

    By Matt Batcheldor Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are… Read More

    Jan. 28, 2019

  • Linda Norman, Nicholas Zeppos, Susan Wente, Bruce Evans cut ribbon

    Vanderbilt School of Nursing opens $23.6 million building expansion

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing celebrated the opening of its new $23.6 million building expansion with a ribbon cutting and grand opening event on Jan. 22. The expansion, which broke ground in June 2017, features a state-of-the-art simulation lab, technologically advanced classrooms and student services offices. Read More

    Jan. 23, 2019

  • WELL features in new School of Nursing building

    Take an interactive tour of the new School of Nursing Building

    The new School of Nursing building has the well-being of its occupants at the heart of its design, construction and operation. Take an interactive tour of the building's wellness features. Read More

    Jan. 18, 2019

  • Architect Rendering VUSN expansion

    Pioneering Vanderbilt School of Nursing building designed with health in mind

    By Matt Batcheldor Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are… Read More

    Jan. 17, 2019

  • VUSN students presenting poster

    Recent School of Nursing honors and recognitions

    By Matt Batcheldor Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are… Read More

    Nov. 26, 2018

  • Colleen Conway-Welch in apricot colored suit stands on stone steps

    Former Dean Colleen Conway-Welch has died

    By Matt Batcheldor Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are… Read More

    Oct. 12, 2018

  • Mary Ann Jessee

    Mary Ann Jessee receives top writing award from Journal of Nursing Education

    By Matt Batcheldor Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are… Read More

    Sep. 21, 2018

  • Virginia George

    Memorial service for longtime faculty Virginia George set for Oct. 8

    By Matt Batcheldor Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are… Read More

    Sep. 21, 2018