The LPN Transition to Practice Program is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are beginning their careers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. After attending Clinical Orientation, newly hired LPN's are automatically enrolled in the LPN Transition to Practice Program.
Eligibility requirements include:
• Graduates of an accredited LPN program
• GPNs and LPNs with less than one-year work experience as an LPN
• GPNs and LPNs that are new to the ambulatory/clinic setting
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LPN Transition to Practice Program
About Our Program
The LPN Transition to Practice (TTP) Program is tailored to support newly starting LPNs at Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations and experienced LPNs seeking to enhance their ambulatory skills.
The LPN TTP program starts with Jumpstart, an 8-hour, skill-focused session allowing participants to practice clinic-specific care techniques in a simulated environment.
2025 Upcoming Sessions
• April 10
• June 20
• August 7
• October 9
• December 11
Jump Start
Three quarterly on-demand sessions available in the LMS: https://learningexchange.vumc.org:
• In Basket
• Resilience; Workplace Violence and Verbal De-escalation
• Professional Development and Advancement
Skills include:
• Intake
• Phlebotomy
• Suture and Staple Removal
• Time management
• Self-Care
• Medication Administration
• Communication
• De-escalation
• Teach Back
• Sterile Technique
• Emergency Preparedness
• VUMC Resources
• Wound Care
• Procedure Assist
• Foley Insertion (Urology)
• EKG (PC and VHVI)
• Draping (Derm)
• Drain Removal (Surgical)
• and Additional Clinic Skills
Meet Our Team
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Suzanne Duckworth, DNP, RN, AMB-BC |
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Sydney Bush-Foster, MSN, RN, NPD-BC |
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Meghan Luebbert, MSN, CPNP-PC |
Our Ambulatory Clinics
| • | Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Division | |||||||
| • | Children's Hospital Outpatient Clinics (CHOC) | |||||||
| • | Clinics affiliated with VUMC's Regional | |||||||
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Questions? Contact Us.
| Email: | ||
| • | lpntransition@vumc.org | |
Join Us!
| VUMC is focused on growing our clinics to serve our community better. To view current LPN opportunities, visit Work at Vanderbilt Health (use keyword search "LPN"). Candidates hired as a VUMC LPN will be enrolled to participate in the LPN Transition to Practice Program after participating in Clinical Orientation. |
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