Since its inception in 2013, Notes for Nurses has become the flagship fundraising initiative for Cumberland’s Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions. The event unites nurses, healthcare professionals, students, alumni, and the local community under one shared mission: to create transformative opportunities for CU nursing students as they pursue their degree and set out to change the world around them.
On September 5, 2025 at 6:30PM, Cumberland will host its 9th Notes for Nurses event at the Wilson County Farm Bureau Expo Center, led by Co-Chairs, Teresa Shelton and Crystal Lasater Hawkins.
“The legacy and impact of Notes for Nurses would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and attendees,” shared Shelton who serves as the Director of Case Management at VUMC Wilson County. “The night provides an opportunity for the community to help meet an ongoing need for highly skilled and compassionate nursing professionals.”
To date, Cumberland has graduated 1,961 nurses that are employed in a number of hospitals and healthcare agencies across Middle Tennessee. With a 100% job placement rate for nursing graduates, Cumberland continues to combat a national climate of nursing shortages with a reinforced focus on nursing education in our local communities and beyond.
“Proceeds from the evening support nursing student scholarships at Cumberland and are a catalyst for opportunity for our future nurses and healthcare professionals,” said Hawkins, a Nurse Practitioner with Vanderbilt Weight Loss. "Continued investment in academic facilities, especially within a program like nursing, ensures that students gain not only theoretical knowledge but also immersive hands-on experiences that reflect the demands of real-world healthcare settings.”
With a VIP reception, dinner, a live paddle raise, dancing, and live music by Cumberland University Trustee, Dr. Wright Pinson’s band of musical medical professionals, Soul Incision, the evening promises to be as enjoyable as it is impactful.
Tickets are available for purchase on the Notes for Nurses website at notesfornurses.com/tickets.