Inside the Spring 2012 Issue of Vanderbilt Nurse
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The Art of Aging
Frances Raines knows the secret to successful aging. “Keep busy,” says the 97-year-old resident at Bethany Health & Rehabilitation nursing home, flashing a knowing smile that momentarily erases the wrinkles on her face. With a bright red crochet hook and yards of sky blue and royal purple yarn, Raines keeps busy through her stitches, even...... KEEP READING »
On a Patient’s Worst Day
Minutes from now, the newly conscious patient will flail softly in her bed and try to pull out her breathing tube. A nurse will be there to stay her hand. Right now, though, she’s slipping toward death. As she was being turned in her bed, her heart rate plummeted, and it hasn’t returned. She’s gone...... KEEP READING »
Q+A: An Interview with Trish Trangenstein
What does the term “nursing informatics” mean? Nursing informatics is a specialty recognized by the American Nurses’ Association. Nursing informatics transforms electronic information into knowledge and eventually knowledge into wisdom needed to improve outcomes. Nursing outcomes can only be improved if you can apply wisdom across any number of areas, and a person needs advanced...... KEEP READING »
Class Notes
- Helen Iola Manoogian, BSN ‘47B, celebrated her 90th birthday with a ride on a zip line.
- Frances M. Edwards, BSN ‘53, MSN ‘76, received the Lifetime Achievement award at the Tennessean’s recent Salute to Nurses ceremony. According to her nomination, “no one in Tennessee has been more involved in promoting the health of Tennesseans and the welfare of registered nurses over such a long period of time than Frances Edwards.” She has worked in many capacities, from recovery room to classroom, but her passion is in the art of healing, especially through the use of alternative therapies such as Reiki and Healing Touch. She has also been a political advocate in many forums, from presidency of the Tennessee Nurses’ Association to presidency and/or chair of many community and national organizations.
- Elizabeth Reese Turrentine, BSN ‘55, had two hip replacements last year, but is back to being mobile. She feels truly blessed to be “rambling about this gorgeous country in my RV, living my dream.” All four of her children are doing well, and she is writing a book called, “Climbing Mountains When You’re Over the Hill.”
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