Posts Tagged ‘VUSN’
School of Nursing and VUMC launch new program for diverse nurses aspiring to leadership
May 11, 2023
Nurses from underrepresented groups in nursing who are interested in leadership are invited to apply for a new aspiring leaders academy to be held at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing July 17-19, 2023. The academy is for those who have more than three years’ nursing experience and are not yet in leadership roles in health…
“If You Want to Be a Nurse”–Reflections from an Experienced VUSN Nurse in Recognition of Nurses Month
May 10, 2023
Charlotte Covington, BSN’69, MSN’89, associate professor of nursing, emerita, is a Vanderbilt School of Nursing alumna (twice), former faculty member, past VUSN Alumni Board member and lifelong friend to the school. In honor of Nurses Month, we are happy to share this essay she wrote that captures the reality and dedication of being a nurse. One…
Student-run Shade Tree Clinic adds monthly pediatric clinic
February 7, 2023
Shade Tree Clinic, which provides primary care to underserved and uninsured adults in Nashville, opened a pediatric clinic in January, the result of nearly a yearlong effort on the part of School of Medicine and School of Nursing students and their faculty mentors. The new monthly clinic serves adolescents ages 13-17 who are predominantly underserved and…
Nursing students welcomed into profession at fall pinning
December 13, 2022
Nursing students were all smiles Friday afternoon as they gathered with friends, family, faculty and staff at the fall pinning ceremony that marked the completion of their Vanderbilt University School of Nursing programs. The event recognized 42 students in the master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and Post-Master’s Certificate programs. Click the headline to see the full story and photo gallery.
VUSN celebrates 2022 Reunion in person
August 25, 2022
After a two-year, pandemic-induced break, the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will hold an in-person Reunion October 6-7, in coordination with the Vanderbilt University Reunion celebration, which continues through October 9. All classes originally scheduled for a reunion in 2020, 2021 or 2022 are invited to attend. The School of Nursing will welcome back alumni,…
School of Nursing celebrates program completion with formal pinning ceremony
August 25, 2022
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognized Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice students for the completion of their educational programs at two pinning ceremonies August 7, 2022, at Langford Auditorium. The School of Nursing celebrated 326 MSN, 17 Post-Master’s Certificate and 20 DNP students across 10 specialties. Family and friends were…
