Medical Center Orientation and Main Campus Clinical Orientation (VUH/VPH/LifeFlight/Hospital at Home and VMG for Licensed Staff)

Information listed is specific to VUH, VPH, LifeFlight, and Hospital at Home, and VMG Licensed Staff
Please refer to Orientation & Onboarding for additional patient care areas.

This page includes:
• Orientation Week Schedule
• Contact Information
• Parking/Shuttle/3401 West End Building Access
• Important Resources and Helpful Information
• Meet Our NEPD Clinical Orientation Team

Orientation Week Schedule
Participants will be given an individualized itinerary based on job role upon arrival.
Schedule will not change even during inclement weather.
The general schedule is as follows:

Prior to Orientation Week


Check your personal email for these details:
•	Wednesday Prior Main Campus Clinical Orientation details from NEPD

•	Friday Prior after 4pm Medical Center Orientation details from HR

Monday, Times Vary

Medical Center Orientation
(check personal email for details)

Tuesday, 8am - 1pm

Main Campus Clinical Orientation for
Licensed and Non-Licensed Staff
via Teams
(check personal email for details)

Wednesday, 8am - 2:30pm

Main Campus Clinical Orientation
for Licensed Staff
3401 West End, Suite 100*
* Limited lunch/snack options are available in the building. Feel free to bring your own.

Thursday, 8am - 2:30pm

Main Campus Clinical Orientation
for Non-Licensed Staff
3401 West End, Suite 100*
* Limited lunch/snack options are available in the building. Feel free to bring your own.

Friday, Times Vary

eStar Training
- or -
Unit/Department Training
scheduled by Manager or Education Specialist

Orientation Questions? Contact Us.

		Medical Center Orientation Questions vumcorientation@vumc.org


		Clinical Orientation Questions clinical.orientation@vumc.org



		eStar estartraininglogistics@vumc.org

Parking/Shuttles/3401 West End Building Entrance

Parking is available in N Lot 73A with easy access to free Shuttle Services:
•	3401 Shuttle runs 22 & 52 minutes after the hour Stops at 3401 West End in rear of building
•	Crystal Terrace Shuttle runs 18 & 48 minutes after the hour Crystal Terrace is across the street from 3401 West End building (cross Orleans Drive)

3401 Building Entrance
•	At rear of building, walk through parking garage and enter through glass doors.

Resources & Helpful Information

•	Main Campus Clinical Orientation Calendar 2023 / 2024
•	Main Campus Clinical Orientation Manual*
•	Main Campus Clinical Orientation FAQ's
•	How to join a Teams Meeting

•	VUMC Acronym and Abbreviations Translator* Yes, VUMC has its own lingo!

•	VUMC Nursing Quick Links
	* = for VUMC Staff only: login required