Clinical Orientation

Welcome to Vanderbilt!

All new licensed and non-licensed clinical staff who have direct patient care attend Clinical Orientation after attending Medical Center Orientation. During Clinical Orientation, participants review skills and participate in didactic and discussion sessions.

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Please click on your area of patient care for Clinical Orientation details.


Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (VBCH) Clinical Orientation

For staff attending Clinical Orientation on the Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital Campus: Nursing Orientation is offered twice a month at 2835 Highway 231 N., Shelbyville, TN 37160. Click here for more information. (‘Click here’ can link to VBCHeducation@vumc.org)

Questions? VBCH Clinical Orientation (link to VBCHeducation@vumc.org)


Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (VBCH) Clinical Orientation

For staff attending Clinical Orientation on the Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital Campus: Nursing Orientation is offered twice a month at 2835 Highway 231 N., Shelbyville, TN 37160. Click here for more information. (‘Click here’ can link to VBCHeducation@vumc.org)

Questions? VBCH Clinical Orientation (link to VBCHeducation@vumc.org)


Vanderbilt Staffing Collaborative

Medical Center Orientation is on Monday. You will receive your start time via personal email after 4:00 PM on Friday before your orientation.

Clinical Orientation will take place on Wednesday from 1pm – 5pm at 3401 West End Ave. Parking is available in the N Lot 73A and shuttling over on the 3401 Shuttle (shuttle runs every 22 and 52 minutes after the hour). When arriving at 3401 West End, use the visitor entrance at the rear of the building.  To enter the building, walk through the parking garage in the back of the building to access the lobby, and take the elevators to the first floor.

Questions about specific schedules or dates can be directed to vsc@vumc.org

We look forward to seeing you!

The Clinical Orientation Team


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