Medical doctors, registered nurses, and a nurse practitioner work in the USN Health Room to care for K-12 students, faculty, and staff.
By Amy Harkness, USN Nurse
The USN Health Room is open from 7:30 a.m. 4 p.m. school days to care for students, faculty, and staff. It is located in Room 3500, where High School and Lower School connect on the third floor.
The dream team of seasoned, professional Health Room staff includes:
Cherie Robbins, N.P., USN Health Room Director
Margee Brennan, M.D.
Amy Harkness, R.N.
Amy Neff, M.D.
Kristin Rager, M.D.
Josephine VanDevender, R.N.
The regular schedule is as follows:
Monday: Brennan, VanDevender
Tuesday: Neff, VanDevender
Wednesday: Harkness, Robbins
Thursday: Harkness, Robbins
Friday: Harkness, Robbins
If you have a specific concern, please send an email to healthroom@usn.org or call 615-329-0237. We're here to help.
Peabody Demonstration School's first African-American graduate passed away September 3, 2025. Cassandra Teague Walker '67 returned to her alma mater many times to share her experiences with young students and is featured on the 21st Avenue garage mural.
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Thank you to the many families, faculty, and staff who have donated their pre-loved books, games, and puzzles for resale. USNA continues to accept donations. Fall Book Frenzy takes place Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27 in Cheek Gym. This annual used book sale benefits the Hassenfeld Library.
USN Mission: University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.