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
LPN Transition to Practice Brochure
LPN Transition to Practice Program
Program Details and Class Information
The LPN Transition to Practice Program consists of a one-day Jump-Start class and 3 quarterly Discussions with Peers Sessions focused on developing clinical and communication skills, patient safety, and other competencies essential to successful LPN practice.
Development is supported through classroom and clinical experiences and ongoing coaching and support from VUMC content experts.
Jump-Start
Offered one Friday a month
8am - 4:30pm
In-person session designed to provide an overview of Ambulatory Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) new to VUMC.
Session 1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
| VUMC's approach to: | ||
| • | Cultivate a workforce that is diverse and inclusive | |
| • | Reflects the populations we serve | |
| • | In Basket Training | |
Session 2: Quality Safety Patient Engagement
| Applying quality initiatives and patient-family-centered care in the clinic setting: | ||
| • | Understanding quality initiatives | |
| • | Incorporating quality in ambulatory practice | |
Session 3: Professional Development
| After the first year of the LPN Transition to Practice Program: | ||
| • | Career development opportunities at VUMC and in the nursing community | |
Meet Our Team
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Suzanne Duckworth, MSN, RN |
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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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