This page includes:
• Orientation/Program Schedule for Weeks 1 - 3
• Contact Information
• Parking/Shuttle/3401 West End Building Access
• Important Resources and Helpful Information
Classroom location
Unless noted, classes are held at:
3401 West End, Suite 270 (2nd Floor)*
* Limited lunch/snack options available in building. Feel free to bring your own.
Schedule follows below or printable pdf
Participants will be given an individualized itinerary based on job role upon arrival.
Schedule will not change even during inclement weather.
Click to access skills video courses. Enter password hello then user VUNet ID.
The general schedule for weeks 1, 2, & 3 is as follows:
Vanderbilt Care Partner Academy Orientation/Program Schedule
VCPA Prior to and Week 1
Prior to Starting Week 1
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| VCPA begins the following Monday with Clinical Orientation. Check your personal email for details sent from VUMC's Human Resources. For questions, please contact your recruiter. |
Week 1: Monday
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Week 1: Tuesday
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Week 1: Wednesday
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Week 1: Thursday
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Week 1: Friday
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VCPA Week 2
Week 2: Monday (VUH)
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Week 2: Tuesday
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Week 2: Wednesday
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Week 2: Thursday (VUH)
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Week 2: Friday
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Skills Check-Off's |
VCPA Week 3
Week 3: Monday
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Week 3: Tuesday
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Week 3: Wednesday
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VCPA Resources and Helpful Information
Medical Center Orientation vumcorientation@vumc.org |
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Vanderbilt Care Partner Academy clinical.orientation@vumc.org |
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eStar estartraininglogistics@vumc.org |
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| 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. |
| • | Vanderbilt Care Partner Academy Program web page |
| • | Vanderbilt Care Partner Academy Program FAQ's - VPCA Candidates - VUMC Managers (login required) |
| • | 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 | |
Meet Our Nursing Education & Professional Development VCPA Team
Administration
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Rebecca Bone, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE VCPA Co-Lead |
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Kelly Ernst, MSN, NPD-BC VCPA Co-Lead |
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LaToya Covington Program Manager |
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Facilitators, Full-Time
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Nursing Across |
