Collaborative Academic Practice (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
- Maternal 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.