Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) Program
The CAP Program
The CAP program is a grant-funded for program for Vanderbilt FNP, NM/FNP, and AGPCNP students who have an interest in care of rural and medically underserved communities. Students participate during the spring (and summer) semesters of their specialty year. The program is comprised of curriculum enhancements that include additional educational content and learning activities, as well as longitudinal clinical experiences with community partners specializing in care of the underserved.
Purpose
Increase the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) primary care workforce in rural and underserved communities through partnerships with statewide health agencies.
Aims
- Place trainees at a partner site specializing in the care of underserved communities in rural and urban settings.
- Assign trainees to one site where they will complete the majority of their clinical hours.
- Foster opportunities for employment in underserved communities post graduation.
Components
Components of Program
- Longitudinal clinical experience at a rural or underserved clinic
- Minimum of 420 hours in a CAP approved site.
- Educational content and learning experiences
- Social determinants of health
- Behavioral Health
- Comprehensive simulated experience
Student components
3-6 month clinical immersion, educational experiences focusing on behavioral health and social determinants of health, and a comprehensive simulated experience.
CAP Team
Dr. Jannyse Tapp
Project Director
Dr. Shannon Cole
Program Coordinator
Dr. Christian Ketel
Program Evaluator
Dr. Mary Lauren Pfeiffer
FNP Faculty
Dr. Rose Vick
PMHNP Faculty
Dr. Virginia Gardner
PMHNP Faculty
