Nursing Informatics
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Alexander named Nursing Informatics Director at VUSN
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreJan. 16, 2025
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Nursing students try on VR technology that could benefit patients and nurse well-being
Although physically in a classroom at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, a group of students were far, far away, virtually experiencing campfires, galaxies, snowfall and other relaxing settings. The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students were exploring how virtual reality can be used in health care and education, taking part in an innovative VUSN pilot program called SparkleVille, which uses technology to enhance kinesthetic learning. The program also offers learning opportunities for nursing informatic students as part of their practicum. Read MoreApr. 8, 2022
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School of Nursing to hold innovative informatics conference for nurse educators
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreMar. 21, 2022
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Follow the Data
Walk into any modern hospital room and you’ll find as much precisely calibrated equipment as in the cockpit of a 787, machines capable of monitoring and recording just about every known biological function. It’s often nurses who utilize this ever-more sophisticated technology, drawing on real-time data to help treat patients and collaborate with the health care team in making diagnoses or charting a path for care. Read MoreDec. 1, 2021
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News Around the School: New academic directors and leaders named
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreJul. 15, 2021
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Top nurse informaticist named VUSN senior associate dean
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreNov. 16, 2020
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Friends of National Library of Medicine honors School of Nursing's Betsy Weiner
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreOct. 30, 2019
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Q&A with VUSN's Patricia Sengstack on nurses and tech
In a recent interview with HealthTech Magazine, Patricia Sengtack, VUSN Director, Nursing Informatics Specialty, warned against purchasing new tech equipment without consulting the nurses who will use it. Sengstack also discussed how nurses and other staff should be part of tech equipment purchasing decisions that can directly affect their work. Read MoreOct. 3, 2019
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Patricia Sengstack, Director, Nursing Informatics Specialty delivers speech at Informatics Conference
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreAug. 8, 2019
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Making the Grade
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreMay. 28, 2019
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School of Nursing named to Top 10 in "U.S. News & World Report" rankings
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreMar. 20, 2019
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School of Nursing launches redesigned MSN programs in informatics, leadership
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreSep. 26, 2018
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VUSN rises in "U.S. News & World Report" 2019 graduate school rankings
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreMar. 20, 2018
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Alliance for Nursing Informatics Selects Alvin D. Jeffery as 2018-2019 Emerging Leader
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreJan. 24, 2018
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HIMSS and ANI honor Catherine Ivory with Nursing Informatics Leadership Award
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreJan. 19, 2018
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School of Nursing celebrates accomplishment during August Pinning ceremonies
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreAug. 9, 2017
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2017 School of Nursing awards recognize faculty, staff and VUSM’s Bernard
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreMay. 24, 2017
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Schools of Medicine, Nursing ranked among nation’s elite
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreMar. 16, 2016
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Nurse CIOs are taking on bigger roles in healthcare
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreNov. 1, 2014
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Nursing informatics adds value as healthcare is transforming
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreFeb. 23, 2014
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Vanderbilt nurses train in virtual world
Susan Alexander, DNP, ANP-BC, has been named the new Nursing Informatics Specialty Director at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Alexander comes to VUSN from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and research, focusing on using data to drive knowledge discovery. Read MoreMar. 21, 2011