Students

  • 5 students in black VUSN scrubs circle a hospital bed in the sim lab

    School of Nursing and Center for Spiritual and Religious Life team up on project to prepare students to work with diverse religious populations

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Jan. 25, 2024

  • person walks across stage at pinning

    School of Nursing celebrates program completion with formal pinning ceremony

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Aug. 25, 2022

  • VUSN Informaticist Kelly Aldrich leans on a railing in Vanderbilt's Wond'ry

    Schools of Nursing and Engineering team up to test platform for PPE tracking in U.S. hospitals

    A multidisciplinary team that includes Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Associate Professor Kelly Aldrich, DNP, FHIMSS, in collaboration with the School of Engineering, established the foundation for an automated, up-to-date assessment of personal protective equipment across U.S. hospitals—work that got its start before the COVID-19 pandemic, but took on greater urgency. Read More

    Mar. 8, 2022

  • Brightly colored text reads Diversity Month 2022

    School of Nursing students program Diversity Month events

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Feb. 8, 2022

  • School of Nursing carved in limestone arch

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

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    May. 25, 2021

  • Seven people in safety vests and masks pose with professor Jennifer Wilbeck in front of Nissan Stadium

    Vanderbilt students, staff and faculty volunteer at mass COVID-19 vaccination event

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Mar. 25, 2021

  • Hudson appointed assistant dean for student affairs

    Hudson appointed assistant dean for student affairs

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Feb. 19, 2021

  • Specialty Block Update 12/14/20

    Specialty Block Update 12/14/20

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Dec. 15, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University School of Nursing building

    Recent honors and awards for School of Nursing faculty and students

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Nov. 18, 2020

  • Photo of VUSN building with people walking out of it. Text reads VUSN's Return to Campus Covid-19 Response

    Dean Norman’s October 7 Spring Semester Email Announcement

    The fall semester is half way through, and you and the entire Vanderbilt community have been diligent in fighting COVID-19 by Anchoring Down and Stepping Up. Thank you for your commitment to safety measures, social distancing and putting the health of others first. It is making a difference. VUSN will have a staggered semester start, with MSN specialties beginning classes on Monday, January 4, and MSN PreSpecialty, DNP and PhD classes beginning Monday, January 11. There will not be a spring break this year. Read More

    Oct. 7, 2020

  • Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier standing in front of historic Kirkland Hall

    Start the fall semester with a greeting from the Chancellor for VUSN students

    Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier recorded a video welcome specifically for Vanderbilt School of Nursing students. In it, he commended the VUSN community for its pivotal role in the university’s Return to Campus, calling VUSN faculty and leaders “our guiding stars.” He reinforced Vanderbilt’s values, including a commitment to a diverse and inclusive community, and encouraged students to dig deep in obtaining an empowering, lasting Vanderbilt education. Read More

    Aug. 20, 2020

  • School of Nursing carved in limestone arch

    Vanderbilt Nursing students, faculty return to in-person classes on campus fall 2020

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Jun. 16, 2020

  • Seven cloth masks hang on a clothesline outdoors

    Sew for a student: A Vanderbilt Nursing way to help COVID-19 efforts

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    May. 27, 2020

  • Red sand in asphalt crack

    Join VUSN for the Red Sand Project Aug. 2

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Jul. 24, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUSNPride launches new name, logo and purpose

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Jun. 5, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    Guatemala service trip furthers students’ community health project

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Apr. 24, 2019

  • KIPP and VUSN students

    KIPP elementary students learn to manage asthma with help from VUSN students

    A group of KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School students are running back and forth between adults holding a green circle, yellow circle and red circle. The adults are graduate nursing students from the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and they’re quizzing the KIPPsters on their newfound knowledge about asthma. This is the second year students have run the Green Means Go program at KIPP Kirkpatrick as part of the Community Health Course at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. More Read More

    Apr. 1, 2019

  • Diversity Month speaker Eleazar Jimenez explains there are 17 Spanish words for popcorn

    Diversity Month at School of Nursing wraps up with student presentations

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Feb. 26, 2019

  • Vanderbilt SANE student Michelle Currey collects evidence with a swab.

    Immersion experience launches first class of VUSN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner students

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are specifically trained to help victims of sexual assault, collect evidence and testify. HRSA has an initiative to increase their number nationwide and reduce the need for individuals seeking help to travel to find someone with SANE training. Read More

    Feb. 13, 2019

  • VUSN students presenting poster

    Recent School of Nursing honors and recognitions

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Nov. 26, 2018

  • Miles for Mercury logo

    Miles for Mercury Color Run Saturday

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Oct. 24, 2018

  • Roger Conrad, Kaitlyn McGowen

    Recent School of Nursing Recognitions and Honors

    Faculty and students in the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing have recently been recognized for career accomplishments, research, scholarship and leadership. Student Kaitlyn McGowen, right with patient Roger Conrad, has been named a Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership in the Professions fellow. Other recent honors include: Read More

    Aug. 17, 2018

  • Joanne Sonnenblick, Steven Sonnenblick, Dean Balaes, Kaitlyn McGowan

    Vanderbilt Law and Nursing student clinic provides seniors with advance care planning and legal documents

    Older adults who need advance care plans and health care/financial power of attorney documents can get them easily and free of charge thanks to a new interprofessional pilot project involving Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Vanderbilt Law School and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The pilot is underwritten by Nashville’s West End Home Foundation. The Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic ... Read More

    Jun. 28, 2018

  • Jana Lauderdale give presentation

    Lauderdale urges nation's nursing students to be culturally competent

    When Assistant Dean Jana Lauderdale, PhD, FAAN, took the stage at the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 66th Annual Convention plenary session presented by Johnson & Johnson, she introduced herself in a unique way: “I’m a Comanche Indian and I’m a nurse.” Johnson & Johnson later featured her in an article in its "Nursing Notes" newsletter. Read more / Watch Lauderdale’s presentation. Read More

    Jun. 12, 2018

  • Abby Jones, Susannah Spero, guest Stephanie Tillman, Megan Lewis and Kelly Quaine

    VUSN student-organized trauma workshop draws international participants

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    May. 3, 2018

  • From the Tristar State to the Land of Eternal Spring: Vanderbilt and Guatemala

    From the Tristar State to the Land of Eternal Spring: Vanderbilt and Guatemala

    Vanderbilt School of Nursing MSN students and faculty head to Guatemala to work with a local clinic during spring break in March. Vanderbilt’s student newspaper, the Hustler, features that connection and others between Vanderbilt and Guatemala in an in-depth article. Read More

    Feb. 13, 2018

  • Sigma Theta Tau Induction Ceremony

    School of Nursing announces official diversity and inclusion position statement

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Jan. 13, 2018

  • FNP student Kelsey Moore helps Vanderbilt student teams advance in Hult Prize competition

    FNP student Kelsey Moore helps Vanderbilt student teams advance in Hult Prize competition

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Feb. 24, 2017

  • WHNP and NMW students

    VUSN and Sexual Assault Center develop online training for student volunteers

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Oct. 10, 2016

  • J.T. Seaman

    DNP student, J.T. Seaman, named Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar

    Gretchen Persons A grant awarded to Vanderbilt University by Interfaith America, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building bridges among religions, has resulted in courses to help School of Nursing students better serve patients of diverse faith traditions. The School of Nursing and Vanderbilt’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life… Read More

    Oct. 10, 2016