DNP
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Williams recognized with student-voted Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreFeb. 4, 2025
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
Advance your career with Vanderbilt’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Designed for experienced nurses, this primarily online program includes week-long intensives and evidence-based mentorship. Choose from advanced clinical, systems practice, or executive leadership tracks and complete a scholarly project. Balancing coursework with your career is manageable with our flexible, innovative curriculum. BSN to DNP programs are also available. Read MoreMay. 29, 2024
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Allison honored with student-voted Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJan. 24, 2024
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Genomics course for doctoral nursing faculty seeks participants
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJun. 6, 2023
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MSN program rises to No. 6 in "U.S. News & World Report" Best Graduate Nursing Rankings
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreApr. 25, 2023
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MSN program rises to No. 6 in “U.S. News & World Report” Best Graduate Nursing Rankings
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreApr. 25, 2023
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School of Nursing excels in "U.S. News & World Report" 2023 rankings
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMar. 29, 2022
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The DNP Executive Leadership Career Path
Terri Allision, assistant dean for academics, DNP program, was interviewed recently by writer Michelle Wojciechowski for "The DNP Executive Leadership Career Path: Is it Right for You?" The Minority Nurse article appeared in their special DNP issue earlier this month. Read MoreMar. 20, 2022
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VUSN DNP Alumna, Dina Velocci, Begins Term as President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreAug. 25, 2021
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School of Nursing among nation’s best in 2022 "U.S. News & World Report" rankings
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMar. 30, 2021
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VUSN receives $1.35 million NFLP grant to educate future faculty
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreNov. 1, 2020
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CCNE Accreditation Review and Request for Third-Party Comments
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreAug. 31, 2020
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Jane Mericle, DNP’20, is named School of Nursing Founder’s Medalist
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMay. 8, 2020
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School of Nursing receives $5 million in HRSA grants to increase nurse practitioners in rural, underserved areas
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreAug. 9, 2019
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School of Nursing pinning ceremonies celebrate achievement and entry into profession
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreAug. 7, 2019
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Q&A with VUSN DNP and MSN Alumna, Trish Baise, CEO of new Ballad Behavioral Services Division (TN)
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreAug. 2, 2019
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VUSN DNP Alumna, Kimberly Hatchel, named new Chief Nursing Officer at Blake Medical Center (FL)
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJul. 16, 2019
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VUSN DNP Alumna, Margaret Taylor, discusses what moms-to-be learn from each other through group prenatal care
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJul. 7, 2019
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VUSN DNP Alumna, Barbara Wadsworth, named commencement speaker for the College of Graduate Studies at Immaculata University
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMay. 20, 2019
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VUSN DNP Alumna, Cerrissa Hugie, named keynote speaker of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s practical nursing program spring graduation
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMay. 15, 2019
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School of Nursing graduates inspire optimism about health care’s future
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMay. 13, 2019
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Brooke Faught, DNP, named 2019 Founder's Medalist
The 2019 Founder’s Medalist for the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was already a successful entrepreneur, institute director and nurse practitioner before earning her doctor of nursing practice. During her two-year doctor of nursing practice program at VUSN, Brooke Faught worked 60+ hours a week as director of the Women’s Institute for Sexual Health. The mother of three daughters (one with special needs), Brooke also volunteered in the community, gave professional presentations and served on the executive board of directors for two different professional organizations. Her DNP project focused on ways that providers might help young women with Down syndrome receive relevant and appropriate sexuality education. Read MoreMay. 10, 2019
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School of Nursing named to Top 10 in "U.S. News & World Report" rankings
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMar. 20, 2019
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Amy Wilson named Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations, for Ascension
Ascension has named Amy Wilson, MSN, BSN, RN, as its Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations, effective March 11. Wilson is a current VUSN student in the Executive Leadership track of its Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Read MoreMar. 8, 2019
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VUSN DNP Alum, Kathy (Davis) Yoder, addresses opioid crisis
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreFeb. 27, 2019
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Rhoten and Sengstack receive VUSN student-voted awards for teaching excellence
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreDec. 12, 2018
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Allison receives FAANP grant to study workforce impact of DNPs
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director Terri Allison, DNP, received a Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners grant award to study the impact DNP-prepared nurse practitioners have on patient and organizational outcomes. Read MoreNov. 26, 2018
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Faculty involvement and interest help draw incoming Vanderbilt Nursing students
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreSep. 5, 2018
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing pins record-breaking number of graduates
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreAug. 10, 2018
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School of Nursing receives $1.28 million HRSA grant for future faculty
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJul. 10, 2018
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VUSN DNP, MSN Alum, Stephanie (Hunt) Boyd Nominated for Twenty under 40
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJun. 6, 2018
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VUSN DNP Alum, Dr. Kim Kuebler, Reveals Research Studies Provide Unexpected Findings in Nursing Education
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJun. 6, 2018
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Alumnus Stuart Downs receives nursing excellence leadership award
Stuart Downs, DNP'13, MSN’10, was honored with Atlanta's Executive Nursing Leadership Excellence Award last month at the area's Celebrating Nurses luncheon. The award recognizes a chief nursing officer or chief nursing executive serving in an administrative capacity in a Metro Atlanta hospital who demonstrates advocacy, vision and collaboration to improve patient care and the nursing workplace. Previously chief nursing officer and vice president, Downs is now chief operating officer and vice president of WellStar Atlanta Medical Center. Read MoreJun. 5, 2018
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Brenna Gillis, MSN, DNP, is 2018 VUSN Founder's Medalist
The 2018 Founder’s Medalist for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing is Brenna Gillis, MSN’15, DNP. Gillis, who concluded her DNP work in August 2017, graduated with a 4.0 GPA — her second. Gillis is also an MSN alumna who earned a 4.0 in her master’s studies in 2015. Now a certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, Gillis provides mental health services to children, adolescents and adults in Rutherford County. Read MoreMay. 23, 2018
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School of Nursing awards record number of DNPs during Commencement
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMay. 15, 2018
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Nursing Pinning ceremony marks program completion
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMay. 10, 2018
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VUSN rises in "U.S. News & World Report" 2019 graduate school rankings
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreMar. 20, 2018
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VUSN MSN and DNP alum, Elizabeth Ogunnaike, joins Southern Coos Health Center (Or.)
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJan. 26, 2018
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School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery and DNP students pinned at program completion
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJan. 22, 2018
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Advocate for nurses and Americans 50+ to give VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Jan. 9
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreDec. 11, 2017
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Student-voted awards recognize faculty teaching and mentoring in DNP and Ph.D. programs
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreOct. 19, 2017
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APRN Emergency Medicine Fellowship created
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreSep. 7, 2017
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Incoming School of Nursing class includes first Executive Leadership DNPs
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreAug. 30, 2017
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VUSN DNP Alum Laura Sidlinger accepts the Chair of the Kansas Community Mental Health Centers' Organization of Medical Directors and Psychiatric Staff
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreAug. 26, 2017
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School of Nursing celebrates accomplishment during August Pinning ceremonies
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreAug. 9, 2017
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HRSA Awards $1.2 Million to School of Nursing for Future Faculty
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJul. 17, 2017
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School of Nursing holds December pinning and awards
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreJan. 5, 2017
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U.S. Deputy Surgeon General lecture at 3 p.m. today
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreDec. 13, 2016
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Minnick and Leming-Lee receive student-nominated awards
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreOct. 20, 2016
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Legislators encourage doctoral nursing students to share real-life impact of healthcare issues
Associate Professor Ty Williams, MSN’03, DNP’12, recently received Vanderbilt’s Dean Colleen Conway-Welch Award. The student-selected recognition is bestowed upon a DNP faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy contributions to student learning, either through course instruction or by serving as a supportive advisor or mentor. In addition, the faculty member exemplifies expertise… Read MoreSep. 2, 2016