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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Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2024
Presented by: The Middle Tennessee Chapter of Oncology Nursing Society (MTCONS)
Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm CT
Location:
Virtual via Zoom
Sarah Cannon Research Institute at CityView
250 25th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203Registration: Eventbrite
Registration Fee:
VUMC Employees = No charge (use your VUMC email address when registering in Eventbrite)
Non-VUMC Employees = $118.59
Meals:
Lunch and snacks provided both days
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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, October 29, 2024 & Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Speaker:
Abby Luffman, MSN, APRN, AGACNP, CCRN
Joanna Bentsen, MSN, RN, CCRN
Taylor Rali, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CCRN
Laura Gooden, MSN, RN, CCRN
Time: 7:25 am to 4:30 pm CTLocation:
Oct. 29: PRB 206
Oct 30: Light Hall 208Registration: You must be enrolled by a Nurse Educator. This course enrollment will close October 1, 2024 for
the October course.
Free of VUMC Employees
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NURSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NPD) CERTIFICATION PREPARATION COURSE
Offered by:
VUMC’s Nursing Education and Professional Development and
Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD)Instructor:
Mary Holtschneider, MEd, MPA, BSN, RN, NPDA-BC, NREMT-P, CPTD
Wednesday & Thursday, November 13 & 14, 2024
8:00am – 5:00pm CT both days
In-person (location TBD)Contact Hours: 1 Day = 8 or 2 Days = 16
REGISTRATION & COST FOR VUMC STAFF
- No Charge to attend
- Register through the LMSQuestions? Contact:
nursingcertification@vumc.org
Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
ANPD is responsible for adherence to ANCC criteria for this course.
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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
Wednesday & Thursday, November 20 & 21, 2024
8:00am – 5:00pm CT both days
Virtual via TeamsREGISTRATION & 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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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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This is certification review course is designed to be a review for the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN). 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.
Not offered at this time.
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Not offered at this time.
