Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development (NEPD) is pleased to host Certification Exam Review Courses to help take your nursing career to the next level.
 | If you are a staff member, Vanderbilt may help with the cost of Magnet-approved certifications. |
We are always seeking input to determine which courses to offer. If a certification course is not listed below, please email us at nursingcertification@vumc.org.
VUMC Certification Review Courses for Adult and Pediatric Nurses
Upcoming and on-demand events:
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Stroke Patient Anatomy and Assessment
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
8am - 11am
Live (Location TBD, Limited Spots) and Virtual
LMS Registration
Hyperacute Care for Ischemic Stroke Patients
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
8am - 11am
Live (Location TBD, Limited Spots) and Virtual
LMS Registration
Hyperacute Care for Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients, Stroke Patients in the Acute Care Setting, and Stroke Prevention
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
8am - 11am
Live (Location TBD, Limited Spots) and Virtual
LMS Registration
Medications for Stroke Patients and Post Acute Care for Stroke Patients
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
8am - 11am
Live (Location TBD, Limited Spots) and Virtual
LMS Registration
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CERTIFIED EMERGENCY NURSE (CEN) CERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSE
Please see printable flyer for detailsOffered by
VUMC’s Department of Nursing Education and Professional DevelopmentInstructor:
Michael D. Gooch, DNP, APRN, CCP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-C, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, TCRN, NRP, FAASTN, FAANP, FAEN
Nurse Practitioner, LifeFlight
Monday & Tuesday, February 24 & 25, 2025
8:00am – 5:00pm CT both days
3401 West End Ave. Suite 290REGISTRATION & COST FOR VUMC STAFF
No Charge to attend
Register through the LMSFor additional details, visit VanderbiltNursing.com’s
Nursing Certification page
Questions? Contact:
nursingcertification@vumc.org
This activity is eligible for Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours; however, the number of hours is yet to be determined.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nursing Education and Professional Development, is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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CERTIFIED POST ANESTHESIA NURSE / CERTIFIED AMBULATORY PERIANESTHESIA NURSE (CPAN/ CAPA) CERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSE
Please see flyer for detailsInstructor:
Meg Suermondt, BSN, RN, CCRN, CAPA
Date:
Saturday, March 29
8:00am – 4:00pm CT
Sunday, March 30
8:00am – 4:45pm CTLocation:
Zoom WebinarREGISTRATION & COST FOR VUMC STAFF
No Charge to attend
Register through the LMSFor additional details, visit VanderbiltNursing.com’s
Nursing Certification pagePresented by MED-ED
Questions? Contact:
nursingcertification@vumc.org
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PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE (PMH) CERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSE
Please see printable flyer for detailsInstructor:
- Ugur Barut Ed.D, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, Nursing Education Specialist
- Johnny Woodard MSN, RN, PMH-BC, Nursing Education Specialist
- Lesley Worsley-Hynd MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Director Clinical Education & Professional Development
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
8:30am – 4:30pm CT both days
VPH Luton Conference RoomREGISTRATION & COST FOR VUMC STAFF
No Charge to attend
Register through the LMSFor additional details, visit VanderbiltNursing.com’s
Nursing Certification page
Questions? Contact:
nursingcertification@vumc.org
This activity is eligible for Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours; however, the number of hours is yet to be determined.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nursing Education and Professional Development, is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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AMBULATORY CARE NURSING (AMB-BC) CERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSE
Please see flyer for detailsInstructor:
Jessie Desir, M.S. Ed., AMB-BC, OCN
Date:
Friday, April 4
8:00am - 4:30pm CT
Saturday, April 5
8:00am - 4:00pm CTLocation:
Zoom WebinarREGISTRATION & COST FOR VUMC STAFF
No Charge to attend
Register through the LMSFor additional details, visit VanderbiltNursing.com’s
Nursing Certification pagePresented by MED-ED
Questions? Contact:
nursingcertification@vumc.org
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MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING (MEDSURG) CERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSE
Please see flyer for detailsInstructor:
Cynthia “Cindy” Smith, MSN, RN, MED-SURG-BC, CNE
Date:
Tuesday, April 29
8:00am - 4:30pm CT
Wednesday, April 30
8:00am - 4:00pm CTLocation:
3401 West End Ave
Suite 290
REGISTRATION & COST FOR VUMC STAFF
No Charge to attend
Register through the LMSFor additional details, visit VanderbiltNursing.com’s
Nursing Certification pagePresented by MED-ED
Questions? Contact:
nursingcertification@vumc.org
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PROGRESSIVE CARE NURSING (PCCN) CERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSE
Please see flyer for detailsInstructor:
Cammy Christie, MSN, APRN, CCRN, CMC, CSC, PCCN
Date:
Tuesday, May 13
8:00am - 4:30pm CT
Wednesday, May 14
8:00am - 4:30pm CTLocation:
Zoom WebinarREGISTRATION & COST FOR VUMC STAFF
No Charge to attend
Register through the LMSFor additional details, visit VanderbiltNursing.com’s
Nursing Certification pagePresented by MED-ED
Questions? Contact:
nursingcertification@vumc.org
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This is certification review course is designed to be a review for the Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). The content is based on the core concepts outlined on each of the test blueprints. Participants will gain knowledge on the test structure, content and study plan at the completion of this course.
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 & Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Speaker:
TBA
Time: 7:25 am to 4:30 pm CTLocation:
Light Hall 208Registration: You must be enrolled by a Nurse Educator.
Free of VUMC Employees
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