Vanderbilt School of Nursing has a long-standing reputation for excellence in nursing teaching, practice, informatics and research. Our dedication to fostering a strong sense of belonging, collaboration and growth is at the heart of our community. We value and celebrate differences, creating a space where every individual feels respected, supported and empowered to reach their full potential. By actively engaging with varied populations and perspectives, we work together to build a connected environment that encourages shared growth for students, faculty and staff. VUSN is part of Vanderbilt University, a world-class research university with a park-like campus nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the largest and most prominent academic systems in the Southeast, providing patient care, conducting research and training the next generation of health professionals. Its nurse mission is to promote and support excellence in nursing practice. They believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to their mission of quality inpatient care, education and research. Their goals include building and supporting the nursing workforce, strengthening staff engagement and transformational leadership, optimizing patient outcomes, and creating nursing models to improve population health.
The nickname Music City U.S.A., encompasses many kinds of music, ranging from the legendary Fisk Jubilee Singers to the nation’s longest running radio show, The Grand Ole Opry. You can see and hear live music day and night in Nashville. The city boasts hundreds of music venues including arenas, concert halls, small clubs and even street corners.
Nashville is one of the world's health care hubs, home to more than 900 health care companies generating $97 billion in revenue annually. Professional sports, great outdoor activities and a delicious reputation as a foodie destination combine to make Nashville a popular place to visit. It’s also increasingly being selected by a variety of businesses for major facilities or headquarters, including Nissan, Oracle, Amazon, Mitsubishi, Facebook and Asurion.
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