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VUSN announces 2025 Health Equity Faculty Fellows
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreSep. 25, 2025
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DeVane-Johnson, Van Meter named to 2025 FAAN cohort
Vanderbilt faculty Stephanie DeVane-Johnson and Associate Professor Jessica Van Meter have been named American Academy of Nursing fellows. Read MoreAug. 25, 2025
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Desiree Díaz named assistant dean of Master of Nursing program
Desiree Díaz, PhD, ANEF, FSSH, FAAN, will join the Vanderbilt School of Nursing as assistant dean for the Master of Nursing program, effective August 25. Read MoreJul. 21, 2025
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Bedford Falls Foundation funds innovative Vanderbilt workforce pilot
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreJul. 15, 2025
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Call for Abstracts opens for 14th ICN NP/APN Network Conference
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreJun. 17, 2025
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Phillippi elected to National Academies of Practice
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreMar. 21, 2025
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VUMC leader to head up new nurse anesthesia program at Vanderbilt School of Nursing
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreFeb. 1, 2025
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Vanderbilt receives award from ARPA-H to focus on improving mental health chatbots
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreOct. 10, 2024
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VUSN to expand dementia-friendly care with $5 million HRSA GWEP grant
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreSep. 26, 2024
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Inaugural Research Day shares nursing science on health equity
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreSep. 19, 2024
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McNelis awarded prestigious 2024 NLN award
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreSep. 16, 2024
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VUSN Awarded $1.5 million to continue work on SANE program
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreSep. 16, 2024
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Vanderbilt leaders receive HENIF grant to expand programs promoting diversification in nursing
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreAug. 23, 2024
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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 MoreAug. 2, 2024
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VUSN to host research day August 21
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreJul. 30, 2024
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Stolldorf to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreJul. 26, 2024
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Johnson, Gooch recognized as distinguished fellows
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreJun. 27, 2024
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Kleinpell receives AACN Pioneering Spirit award
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreMay. 2, 2024
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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 MoreAug. 16, 2023
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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
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreAug. 25, 2021
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Maternal health expert James Muchira named to American Academy of Nursing Jonas Policy Scholars Program
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreJul. 26, 2021
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University announces new vaccine requirements and protocols for masking, gatherings and activities
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreMay. 25, 2021
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VUSN Alumna, Heather Mantsch, CNP, Joins Range Mental Health Center (MN) as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreApr. 1, 2021
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Special School of Nursing Giving Day Challenges for April 7
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreMar. 30, 2021
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing hosts global climate education initiative
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreMar. 25, 2021
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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 MoreMar. 24, 2021
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John Dowlen, VUSN FNP Alumnus, hired at CHI Memorial Medical Group (TN)
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreMar. 4, 2021
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Young drinkers beware: Binge drinking may cause heart risks
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreJun. 27, 2018
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Top 10 misconceptions about nitrous oxide in labor
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreFeb. 13, 2017
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Starting Point puts homeless community in touch with resources
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has named six new Health Equity Faculty Fellows and awarded them funding to conduct projects advancing health equity scholarship. Established in 2024, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Health Equity Faculty Fellows program is designed to propel research, support VUSN’s work in the health equity arena,… Read MoreNov. 3, 2014