Research

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    Inaugural Research Day shares nursing science on health equity

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Research Day on August 21, in collaboration with the Center for Research Development and Scholarship and the Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health. This year’s theme focused on advancing health equity and policy through nursing science, emphasizing the vital… Read More

    Sep. 19, 2024

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    VUSN to host research day August 21

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Research Day on August 21, in collaboration with the Center for Research Development and Scholarship and the Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health. This year’s theme focused on advancing health equity and policy through nursing science, emphasizing the vital… Read More

    Jul. 30, 2024

  • Research studies focus on nurse staffing, discharge transitions and social drivers of health for patients.

    Research studies focus on nurse staffing, discharge transitions and social drivers of health for patients.

    Three targeted research projects aimed at improving hospital models of care delivery are coming together at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education Ruth Kleinpell PhD, ACNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP, MCCM, and colleagued talked to "DIscoveries in Medicine" about their work on social determinants of health and how a new State of Tennessee grant is helping them evaluate how to fit routine SDOH screening into care. Read More

    Dec. 15, 2023

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    School of Nursing participates in new VUMC initiative funded by Tennessee Dept. of Health

    Members of the School of Nursing are participating in a new Vanderbilt University Medical Center initiative funded with a $3.9 million grant to VUMC from the Tennessee Department of Health. The grant program will evaluate innovative models of nursing care that include screening and responding to social drivers of health. It will also investigate how to mitigate nursing staffing shortages while ensuring optimal patient care. Read More

    Aug. 16, 2023

  • person smiling, Emma V. Clark, Vanderbilt School of Nursing

    VUSN Research Spotlight: Emma Clark

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Research Day on August 21, in collaboration with the Center for Research Development and Scholarship and the Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health. This year’s theme focused on advancing health equity and policy through nursing science, emphasizing the vital… Read More

    Jun. 1, 2023

  • VUSN Research Spotlight: Deonni Stolldorf

    VUSN Research Spotlight: Deonni Stolldorf

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Research Day on August 21, in collaboration with the Center for Research Development and Scholarship and the Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health. This year’s theme focused on advancing health equity and policy through nursing science, emphasizing the vital… Read More

    May. 4, 2023

  • VUSN Research Spotlight: Lori Schirle

    VUSN Research Spotlight: Lori Schirle

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Research Day on August 21, in collaboration with the Center for Research Development and Scholarship and the Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health. This year’s theme focused on advancing health equity and policy through nursing science, emphasizing the vital… Read More

    Apr. 6, 2023

  • Headshot of smiling woman. Text reads: VUSN Research Spotlight, Amy Campbell, PhD Candidate

    VUSN Research Spotlight: Amy Campbell

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Research Day on August 21, in collaboration with the Center for Research Development and Scholarship and the Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health. This year’s theme focused on advancing health equity and policy through nursing science, emphasizing the vital… Read More

    Mar. 1, 2023

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    VUSN Research Spotlight: Dr. Nadia Markie Sneed

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Research Day on August 21, in collaboration with the Center for Research Development and Scholarship and the Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health. This year’s theme focused on advancing health equity and policy through nursing science, emphasizing the vital… Read More

    Feb. 13, 2023

  • photo of three people smiling, text reads Mulubrhan Mogos, Jeremy Neal and Lori Schirle

    Three nursing faculty receive Seeding Success Grants

    Three nursing faculty were awarded 2022 Seeding Success Grants, which support early stage research identified as likely to obtain federal, foundation and industry funding. Assistant Professor Mulubrhan Mogos received funding for “Pathogenic Memory T-cells as Potential Therapeutic Targets for Preeclampsia,” Assistant Professor Jeremy Neal for “Differences in Labor-associated Inflammation Following Spontaneous Labor Onset Among Low-risk Black and White Nulliparous Women,” and Assistant Professor Lori Schirle for “The Feasibility of Incorporating Pain Sensitivity Testing into Total Knee Replacement Workflow.” Read More

    Jul. 6, 2022