About Us

VANDERBILT ADVANCED PRACTICE VISION

To be the national leader in advanced practice, education and research, in advanced practice roles and specialties and across the continuum. 

VANDERBILT ADVANCED PRACTICE VALUES

We value patient safety and quality.

We value strong, interprofessional and multidisciplinary collaboration and communication. 

We value a continuous learning environment.

We value full scope of advanced practice education and practice.

We value legal, ethical and professional integrity.

We value scientific inquiry and translation of research into practice.

We value innovative, broad and visionary advanced practice leadership.

We value improving the health of the community through outreach and wellness initiatives.

We value patient and family centered care.

We value effective shared decision making.

SERVICES OUR OFFICE PROVIDES

Credentialing and privileging support

Professional practice evaluation and advancement

Professional education and development

Quality development and assurance

Licensure, certification, and regulatory guidance

Recruitment framework and assistance

Interprofessional initiatives

Business case development for practice

Staffing models and ratio guidelines

Compensation structure, benefits, and professional support

Shared governance model for entity specific and enterprise wide advanced practice councils, committees and boards

Transition to practice guidelines for achieving role quality and competency in practice.

Support for APRNs, PAs, Physician and Nursing Leaders