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  • smiling Brent Dunworth in suit and tie

    VUMC leader to head up new nurse anesthesia program at Vanderbilt School of Nursing

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Nov. 12, 2024

  • Illustration of someone typing on a laptop

    Vanderbilt receives award from ARPA-H to focus on improving mental health chatbots

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Oct. 10, 2024

  • A pair of gloves, headphones and glasses sitting on a table.

    VUSN to expand dementia-friendly care with $5 million HRSA GWEP grant

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Sep. 26, 2024

  • A woman smiling standing in front of a research poster.

    Inaugural Research Day shares nursing science on health equity

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Sep. 19, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    McNelis awarded prestigious 2024 NLN award

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Sep. 16, 2024

  • VUSN Awarded $1.5 million to continue work on SANE program

    VUSN Awarded $1.5 million to continue work on SANE program

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Sep. 16, 2024

  • Four women pose, one holds a certificate signifying completion of a course

    Vanderbilt leaders receive HENIF grant to expand programs promoting diversification in nursing

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Aug. 23, 2024

  • Tracey DeWire in white coat holds plaque award in front of Vanderbilt Health sign

    DeWire’s second career of nursing leads to 15 years of compassionate care

    Tracey DeWire, MSN'08, ACNP-BC, had a 16-year career in sales before deciding to become a nurse practitioner, a decision inspired by her best friend’s cancer diagnosis. She’s kept that inspiration burning in the 15 years of her second career. Her compassionate care has led to a VUMC Patient and Family Choice Award. Read More

    Aug. 2, 2024

  • Exterior of brick school of nursing building with driveway in front and fall leaves on the ground

    VUSN to host research day August 21

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Jul. 30, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Stolldorf to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Jul. 26, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Johnson, Gooch recognized as distinguished fellows

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Jun. 27, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Kleinpell receives AACN Pioneering Spirit award

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    May. 2, 2024

  • Group of people standing and looking at camera.

    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

  • DNP Special Issue with a photo of a Black female nurse practitioner wearing a white coat and a stethoscope

    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 More

    Mar. 20, 2022

  • Dina Velocci Alumna

    VUSN DNP Alumna, Dina Velocci, Begins Term as President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Aug. 25, 2021

  • Maternal health expert James Muchira named to American Academy of Nursing Jonas Policy Scholars Program

    Maternal health expert James Muchira named to American Academy of Nursing Jonas Policy Scholars Program

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Jul. 26, 2021

  • School of Nursing carved in limestone arch

    University announces new vaccine requirements and protocols for masking, gatherings and activities

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    May. 25, 2021

  • Heather Mantsch Alumna

    VUSN Alumna, Heather Mantsch, CNP, Joins Range Mental Health Center (MN) as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Apr. 1, 2021

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day 4.7.21

    Special School of Nursing Giving Day Challenges for April 7

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Mar. 30, 2021

  • Solve Climate by 2030 logo

    Vanderbilt School of Nursing hosts global climate education initiative

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Mar. 25, 2021

  • New VUSN Dean Pamela Jeffries

    Jeffries named dean of School of Nursing

    Pamela R. Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH, an internationally recognized leader and innovator in nursing and health care education, will become dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, effective July 1, pending Board of Trust approval. Jeffries, professor and dean of the George Washington University School of Nursing in Washington, D.C., succeeds Linda Norman, who plans to step down from her leadership role on June 30.  Read More

    Mar. 24, 2021

  • John Dowlen Alumnus

    John Dowlen, VUSN FNP Alumnus, hired at CHI Memorial Medical Group (TN)

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Mar. 4, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    Young drinkers beware: Binge drinking may cause heart risks

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Jun. 27, 2018

  • Michelle Collins

    Top 10 misconceptions about nitrous oxide in labor

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Feb. 13, 2017

  • Starting Point puts homeless community in touch with resources

    Starting Point puts homeless community in touch with resources

    Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of… Read More

    Nov. 3, 2014