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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 More

    Sep. 25, 2025

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Aug. 25, 2025

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jul. 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 More

    Jul. 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 More

    Jun. 17, 2025

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Mar. 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 More

    Feb. 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 More

    Oct. 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 More

    Sep. 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 More

    Sep. 19, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 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

    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 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

    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 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

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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 More

    Jul. 30, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jul. 26, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jun. 27, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    May. 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 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

    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 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

    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 More

    Jul. 26, 2021

  • School of Nursing carved in limestone arch

    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 More

    May. 25, 2021

  • Heather Mantsch Alumna

    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 More

    Apr. 1, 2021

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day 4.7.21

    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 More

    Mar. 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 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)

    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 More

    Mar. 4, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jun. 27, 2018

  • Michelle Collins

    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 More

    Feb. 13, 2017

  • Starting Point puts homeless community in touch with resources

    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 More

    Nov. 3, 2014