February 2023

								A monthly newsletter for Vanderbilt Nurses presented by VUMC's Nursing Education and Professional Development
								FEBRUARY 2023

		UPDATE YOUR PRACTICE Policy & SOP monthly updates: Exposure to Communicable Diseases Reporting Notifiable Diseases Chemotherapy/Biotherapy: Cancer Therapy		Celebrate Heart Month with Health Plus Count on Your Heart Activities Join Health Plus for Diabetes Prevention Program Information Sessions in February Health & Wellness Information Portal to Keep You Healthy How to Establish Healthy Boundaries for Better Relationships Work/Life Connections-EAP is Here For You

		Currently Accepting Applications for: • Nurse Residency Program 2023 start dates Details at Apply Now • Vanderbilt Care Partner Academy • Work at VUMC


	Updates! My WorkDay helpful infographic Decode VUMC Vernacular! New Home/New Link: Acronym and Abbreviations Translator New! Daisy Awards: For Extraordinary Nurses Part 1 and Part 2 Calling all Authors! Showcase your work in VUMC's "Empowered Nurse" TN Proper Prescribing Online Courses VUMC Clothes Closet to benefit patients and families Accepting Donations Privacy Buzz – Photography Recording in Patient Care Areas LAST CALL!			EVENTS Wed, Feb 15 (12pm - 1pm) Bedside Matters: "Protecting Ourselves While Protecting the Patient". The presentation will be available on-demand (viewing only; no Contact Hours). VUAH Skills Days (8:30am-1pm) Upcoming Events for 2023 Mon, March 6 (8:30am - 12:30pm) Advanced Nursing Assessment: Pulmonary Patient First Friday Monthly (12pm-1pm) Nurse Professional Growth Q&A Series 2023-2024 Quality Academy class application is now open
	IT'S TIME FOR: Go for the Gold Program: First two steps are now available! Certified Nurses Week Call for Photo Submissions Deadline: March 1 Nominate a Deserving Colleague: Nurses Week Nominations Deadline: March 3		PRECEPTORS Wed, Feb 15 (8am-12:15pm) Preceptor Treasures Wed, Mar 15 (8am-12:15pm) Preceptor Treasures Thurs, Feb 16 (9am-12pm) Advanced Preceptor Concepts VISIT VANDERBILTNURSING.COM FOR Want to get Certified? Certification costs: VUMC may help with this Interested in being a mentor or getting mentored? Mentoring Online Course Want Free Contact Hours? Elsevier Clinical Skills Cloud CME


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JUST LAUNCHED! Vanderbilt Nursing Informatics Services https://www.vumc.org/nursinginformatics			VANDERBILT PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE PROGRAM (VPNPP): Advancement Information, FAQ'S, & Zoom Office Hours

FEBRUARY 2023