Below is a sampling of the VUSN scholarly work in this area. VUSN Faculty names are in bold

Lusk P, Shea C, Adams S, Farrell M, Marshall, B. Building interprofessional bridges in graduate nursing education: Preparing graduates for leadership in collaborations that improve mental health. Adams: collaborative practice: The VPIL Experience. Workshop presented at: American Psychiatric Nurses Association; October 2013; San Antonio, TX.

Adams S, Dilks T, Vanderhoef D. Is the 4th 'P' lost? Innovative pedagogies to maintain the role and scope of PMHNP practice. Other presented at: American Psychiatric Nurses Association; October 2013; San Antonio, TX.

Adams S, DiNisco J, Hapenny A, Nelson N, Pickett L. The perceived value of the 4th 'P': Experiences in teaching, learning & implementing psychotherapy skills among PMHNP students & new graduates. Poster presented at: American Psychiatric Nurses Association; October 2013; San Antonio, TX. [presentation]

Buerhaus P. The nursing workforce in an era of health reform and slow jobs recovery. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Minnesota State University; September 2013; Mankato, MN. Also presented at: AMN; October 2013; Dallas, TX.

Buerhaus P. The context for constructing a research agenda in an era of health reform: Skating/researching to where the puck/research problems will be. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Councel on Graduate Education for Adminstration in Nursing; November 2013; Baltimore, MA.

Crutcher T. Quality improvement with lean methodology. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Tennessee Primary Care Association; October 2013; Brentwood, TN.

DApolito K. Establishment of intrer-observer reliability using the Finnegan Scoring Tool. Paper presented at: International Neonatal Nursing Conference; September 2013; Belfast, Ireland.

Deng J, Murphy BA, Wells N, Dietrich MS, Ridner SH. Using a team approach to develop and validate a head and neck cancer related external lymphedema and fibrosis grading criteria. Other presented at: Oncology Nurses Society; November 2013; Dallas, TX.

Deng J, Murphy BA, Dietrich MS, Ridner SH. Comparison of symptom burden among head and neck cancer patients with and without secondary lymphedema. Paper presented at: International Congress of Lymphology; September 2013; Rome, Italy.

Deng J, Fu M, Armer J, Cormier J, Radina E, Thiaden S, Dietrich M, Weiss J, Tuppo C, Ridner SH. Factors associated with symptoms and infection occurrence among individuals with extremity lymphedema. Paper presented at: International Congress of Lymphology; September 2013; Rome, Italy.

Fogel S. Healthy weight in lesbians and bisexual women. Workshop presented at: GLMA: Healthcare Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality; September 2013; Denver, CO.

Schwartz L, Manring S, Misiti B, Eversole M, Barrera M, Compas BE, Fairclough DL, Foster TL, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. The role of dyadic interactions in parent and sibling distress after a child's death from cancer. Paper presented at: World Congress of Psycho-Oncology; November 2013; Rotterdam, Other. Also presented at: Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Annual Meeting; September 2013; Baltimore, MD.

Tielsch-Goddard A, Gilmer MJ. Role and impact of animals in pediatrics. Poster presented at: Greater Texas Chapter of the National Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Association; September 2013; Dallas, TX.

Gooch M. Toxins, tablets, and drugs: What's new on the streets?'. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Emergency Nurses Association; September 2013; Nashville, TN.

Gooch M. What's in your diagnostic toolbox?. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association; October 2013; Virginia Beach, VA.

Gooch M. The ABC's of respiratory pharmacology. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: ANCC; October 2013; Destin, FL.

Gooch M. ALS, GBS, MG: Weird neurological diseases. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: ANCC; October 2013; Destin, FL.

Gooch M. Head trauma: Keys to judicious assessment. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education; December 2013; Las Vegas, NV.

Gooch M. Ear disorders. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education; December 2013; Las Vegas, NV.

Pilkenton D, Holley S, Collins MR. Interdisciplinary simulation on labor support: Therapeutic use of self and the value of teamwork. Discussion Panel presented at: Tennessee Simulation Alliance; November 2013; Nashville, TN.

Inott T, Jessee MA. Interactive teaching-learning strategies in the large classroom setting: Development of skills to enhance client-centered care. Poster presented at: American Association of Colleges of Nursing; November 2013; New Orleans, LA. [presentation]

Ivory C. The ability of SNOMED CT to capture perinatal process concepts. Paper presented at: SNOMED CT Implementation Showcase; October 2013; Washington, DC.

Karp SM, Schlundt D. Micro-analysis of mother-toddler feeding in the home environment. Poster presented at: Obesity Society; November 2013; Atlanta, GA. [presentation]

Kim J. Dementia. Other presented at: Geriatric Specialty Interest Group; October 2013; Nashville, TN.

Lindstrom K. Professional caregiver compassion fatigue & burnout. Paper presented at: Tennessee Hospice Organization Annual Meeting; November 2013; Nashville, TN.

Lutenbacher M, Dietrich M, Picklesmeir A. A comparision of maternal and neonatal health outcomes: Women enrolled and not enrolled in an evidence-based nurse home visitation program. Paper presented at: American Public Health Association - Maternal Child Health Section; November 2013; Boston, MA.

Maxwell CA, Miller RS, Dietrich MS, Fallon WF, Mion LC, Minnick A. The aging of America: A comprehensive look at over 25,000 geriatric trauma admissions to U.S. hospitals. Poster presented at: Amercian Association of the Surgery of Trauma; September 2013; Las Vegas, NV. [presentation]

McClure N. Innovations in community health nursing education: A novel approach to improving pediatric asthma control. Other presented at: American Association of Colleges of Nursing; November 2013; New Orleans, LA.

Plummer CE, Carter M, Mion LC. Analysis of individual and health care risk factors associated with Community-based Accumulation of Home Medications (CACHES). Poster presented at: Gerontologic Society of America; November 2013; New Orleans, LA.

Solberg LM, May KN, Fick DM, Mion LC. Implementing an interdisciplinary assessment and management practice: Lessons learned. Symposia presented at: Gerontologic Society of America; November 2013; New Orleans, LA.

Mion LC, Bradas C, Amat, S, Sandhu S. Association of hospital nurses' characteristics and their decisions to request physical request.. Symposia presented at: Gerontologic Society of America; November 2013; New Orleans, LA.

Paulson C, Monroe T, Mion LC. Facilitating family awareness about delirium in hospitalized older adults. Poster presented at: National Gerontological Nurses Association; October 2013; Baltimore, MD.

Monroe T. Research, education, and practice committee symposium. Symposia presented at: Gerontologic Society of America; November 2013; New Orleans, LA. Also presented at: National Gerontological Nurses Association; October 2013; Tampa, FL.

Moore A. PCOS: Is it as complicated as we think?. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Symposia Medicus; October 2013; Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Moore A. Contraceptive case studies. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Symposia Medicus; October 2013; Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Moore A. Fibromyalgia: It's not all in your head. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Symposia Medicus; October 2013; Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Deal M, Moore A, Sutton C. Individualizing contraception: Practical strategies to meet the needs of each patient. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Womens Health; September 2013; San Diego, CA.

Mulvaney S. Addressing diabetes numeracy to improve patient self-management. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Diabetes Technology Society; October 2013; San Francisco, CA.

Parish A, Monroe T, Mion LC. Nurses' perceptions of pain in long term care residents with dementia: A focus group study. Poster presented at: Gerontological Advance Practice Nurses Association; September 2013; Chicago, IL. [presentation]

Parish A, Holliday K. Long-term care acquired urinary tract infections' antibiotic resistance patterns and empiric therapy: A pilot study. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: BIT's 1st Annual World Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology; October 2013; Dalian, Other.

Pilkenton D, Holley S, Collins MR. Interdisciplinary simulation on labor support: Therapeutic use of self and thevalue of teamwork. Other presented at: Tennessee Simulation Alliance; November 2013; Nashville, TN.

Pilon B. Population health initiatives update: CMS funded projects and other early exemplars. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Contemporary Forums; November 2013; Chicago, IL.

Pilon B. Advanced practice nursing roles, models and continuum care management: Weaving the tapestry into a successful program. Workshop presented at: Contemporary Forums; November 2013; Chicago, IL.

Pilon B, Ketel C. Development evaluation of an IPCP team providing primary care to vulnerable populations. Paper presented at: West Michigan Interprofessional Education Initiative; November 2013; Grand Rapids, MI.

Pilon B. A long and painful journey for Americans: Policy, politics and health. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Oncology Nurses Society; November 2013; Nashville, TN.

Ridner SH. Lymphedema self-monitoring with bioelectrical impedance. Paper presented at: International Congress of Lymphology; September 2013; Rome, Italy.

Ridner SH. Lower limb lymphedema associated symptoms. Paper presented at: International Congress of Lymphology; September 2013; Rome, Italy.

Ridner SH. Lymphatic research: National & local perspectives. Paper presented at: Lymphedema Lifeline Foundation; Grand Junction, CO.

Ridner SH. Symptoms associated with lower limb lymphedema and implications for professional treatment and self-care. Paper presented at: Lymphedema Lifeline Foundation; Grand Junction, CO.

Mackenzie AG, Ridner SH, Franjic J, Zimmerman C. Take charge of lymphedema - It's not just breast cancer. What EVERY survivor needs to know. Paper presented at: Women Survivors Alliance; Nashville, TN.

Rhoten BA, Ridner SH, Deng J, Dietrich MS, Murphy BA. Body image, social anxiety, and viral-related tumors in patients with head and neck cancer. Poster presented at: Oncology Nurses Society; November 2013; Dallas, TX.

Smallheer B, Squiers J, Ashby N. Implementing and managing integrated simulation within and between various levels of nursing student education. Symposia presented at: Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing; November 2013; Indianapolis, IN.

Smallheer B, Squiers J, Ashby N. Integrating simulation within and between various levels of nursing student education. Symposia presented at: Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing; November 2013; Indianapolis, IN.

Kaas M, Hjartardotti K, Kristofersson G, Peterson B, Vanderhoef D. Bridging an integrative approach to psych/mental health nursing. Paper presented at: The Nordic Conference of Mental Health Nursing; September 2013; Reykjavik, Iceland.

Vanderhoef D. Diagnostic and treatment dilemmas for patients with a psychiatric disorder and co-morbid substance use disorders: A case based evaluation. Other presented at: University of McNeese; Lake Charles, LA.

Walsh J. Prevention, detection and response to weapons of mass destruction. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission; September 2013; Raleigh, NC.

Walsh J, Weiner J. Ideas and policy in disaster research. Paper presented at: Dealing with Disasters International Conference 2013 and the 4th Conference of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM); September 2013; Newcastle, Other.

Walsh J. Factoring impacts associated with public warning paradigm. Paper presented at: Dealing with Disasters International Conference 2013 and the 4th Conference of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM); September 2013; Newcastle, Other.

Waynick-Rogers P. The Vanderbilt program in interprofessional learning: Innovation in building a collaborative ready workforce. Paper presented at: Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing; November 2013; Indianapolis, IN.

Weiner E, Weaver C, Kennedy R, Mari, H, Brennan P. A proposed model for advancing the science of nursing informatics and its value proposition for clinical practice, nursing education and research. Discussion Panel presented at: American Medical Informatics Association/ Nursing Informatics Working Group; November 2013; Washington, DC.

Wells N, Dubree M, Sandlin B. Developing local leaders for evidence-based practice. Paper presented at: ANCC; October 2013; Orlando, FL.