Monthly Archives: May 2019
End of influenza masking period for exempted unvaccinated VUMC employees announced
American Nurses’ Association president to give May 13 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture
Ernest J. Grant, the 36th president of the American Nurses Association and the first man elected to that office, will give the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) Dean’s Diversity Lecture. Continue reading
eStar update on dialysis documentation announced
Papa John’s offers Nurses’ Week discount through tomorrow
VUMC in the news
A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue reading
2019 Faculty Awards Ceremony Luncheon and Faculty Meeting is tomorrow
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of VUMC and Dean of the School of Medicine, will provide a VUMC update, and following that recipients of the 2019 faculty awards for excellence in teaching, extraordinary performance of clinical service and outst… Continue reading
Do therapy dogs help children who have cancer? A study seeks to move beyond the anecdotes.
The sight of a dog in a therapy vest trotting down a hospital hallway or being petted by a child lying in a hospital bed is familiar to many, yet the scientific research showing the impact of therapy animals is largely anecdotal, says Vanderbilt Univer… Continue reading
Defining Personalized Care: Communicate Effectively segment ready to complete
About 60% of Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees have already completed the second segment of Defining Personalized Care — Elevating Our Culture of Service, a two-year personalized care journey through exceptional service. Continue reading
Open house to learn more about Master of Liberal Arts and Science program is May 21
Nurses’ Week video shows Burn Center nurse Tiffany Nugen being surprised by a grateful family
The Lemarr family traveled from East Tennessee to say thank you. Continue reading