VUSN: The Institute for Prevention and Whole Person Care

This Vanderbilt University School of Nursing-developed domain offers a set of short, practical learning modules that strengthen whole-person and prevention-focused care. Topics include aging and cellular wellness, planetary health, trauma-informed communication, behavior change, and reflective practice. Courses are designed for busy clinicians and provide skills that improve patient relationships, support wellbeing, and enhance real-world care delivery.The following courses are included: Planetary Health: Foundations for a Healthier World Planetary Health in Clinical Practice: Advocating for Patients in a Changing World Nutrition for Successful Aging: Optimizing Healthspan Trauma-Informed Care Healthy Mitochondria, Healthy You: An Introduction to Cellular Wellness The Science of Aging: Insights for Healthcare Professionals Foundational Communication: Guiding People Through Health-Related Behavior Change From Ambivalence to Action: Goal-Setting, Confidence, and Prevention in Practic