Center for Education & Professional Development
A PART OF NURSING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
At Stanford Health Care, we support and encourage life-long learning through continuing education and professional development.
The Center for Education and Professional Development (CEPD) offers opportunities for all allied healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge and skills in leadership and clinical practice.
The CEPD offers a variety of educational activities from livestream webinars to onsite, live offerings focused on clinical practice, leadership development, self-care/wellness, and communication to all SHC employees and to the surrounding healthcare community.
Additionally, the Stanford Health Care Life Support Training Center is an authorized American Heart Association (AHA) training center within the CEPD.
Accreditation Statement
Stanford Health Care is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Provider Number CEP12165.
Stanford Health Care Center for Education and Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Neither SHC nor ANCC endorse any commercial products.
CEPD
Overview
Student Clinical Rotations
Pursuit of lifelong learning
Transition to Practice Programs
Series of learning and work experiences
Life Support Program
Life Support and Cardiac Training
Contact Us
1850 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-723-6366
ANCC NCPD Premier Award
Stanford Health Care Center for Education and Professional Development (CEPD) is a recipient of the 2024 American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) NPCD Premier Award.
The NCPD Premier Program Award recognizes accredited organizations that excel in providing high quality nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activities.
NCPD Premier Award recipients are organizations that stand out, excel, and function at a higher level above and beyond their peers.
These organizations are role models and serve as exemplars in the field of NCPD to assist others to advance to excellence.
Nurse Residency Program
The Stanford Health Care Nurse Residency Program is an accredited transition to practice program by the American Nurses Credentialling Center (ANCC).
This program, started 2006, provides a meaningful and impactful foundation for newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional clinical practice.
The Nurse Residency Program aspires to develop competent, compassionate, and committed clinical nurses who make a positive impact in the lives of our patients.
Clinical Education
The Clinical Education team focuses on the orientation/onboarding, education and training, and competency management for nurses and interdisciplinary colleagues across the continuum of care.
Some of the CEPD Clinical Education programs and initiatives include:
The Foundations for Acute Care (FAC) program provides on-boarding for the incoming RN who has been hired into one of Stanford Hospital’s Acuity Adaptable Units (AAU). The AAU nursing model serves patients ranging in acuity from acute care med-surg to the intermediate critical care arena.
The FAC on-boarding program extends the acute care, med-surg nurse’s knowledge base, clinical reasoning, and comfort zone in the AAU range of acuity.
This program is designed to give an overview of the skills, tools and resources needed to help new hire RNs care for our patients and succeed as a nurse at Stanford.
Stanford Health Care (SHC) recognizes the importance of innovative approaches to competency development in nursing and has integrated technology alongside established competency models such as theTiered Skill Acquisition Model (TSAM®) and the Donna Wright Model.
By incorporating these tools and models, SHC aims to ensure that all nursing staff are well-prepared to handle the complexities of patient care, which leads to improved patient outcomes and a safer healthcare environment.
Stanford Health Care (SHC) is committed to building and sustaining a rich professional practice environment (education philosophy) as a joint responsibility between management and staff.
An expression of institutional commitment to professional knowledge development is evidenced by the range of opportunities SHC provides for clinical staff and nurses to achieve advanced education, certifications, continuing education, and skill development and maintenance.
SHC is committed to ensuring that all levels of caregivers are provided with competency-based orientation and ongoing education that promotes clinical and professional advancement.
The world of practice changes and process improvement occurs rapidly in the health care delivery environment.
At SHC we are innovating our training by providing just-In-time training through the Virtual Learning Center that supports the learning needs of the end users in real time.
Leveraging technology such as eLearning and microlearning, eBooks, QR codes and video learning, we can disseminate practice changes and equipment training via the intranet and on mobile devices.
Our team collaborates with institutional wide educators to conduct needs assessments and create educational plans for implementation and information dissemination.
Professional Development
The Professional Development team focuses on continuing education, professional role development, and collaborative partnerships for nurses and interdisciplinary colleagues across the continuum of care.
Some of the current CEPD Professional Development programs and initiatives include:
At Stanford Health Care, a Charge Nurse is referred to as a Resource Nurse. The Charge (Resource) Nurse Leadership Development Program is designed to empower Resource Nurses as frontline leaders in healthcare teams and organizations.
This comprehensive program clarifies the roles and responsibilities of Resource Nurses in inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on standard work, communication strategies, leadership development, resource management, and staffing planning.
Through interactive learning, participants will gain expertise in utilizing patient classification systems, acuity scoring tools, and professional judgment to inform assignment making and staffing decisions.
By the end of the program, Resource Nurses will be equipped to promote effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and fiscal stewardship, while recognizing the impact of implicit bias and Social Determinants of Health on patient care.
Exclusive to Stanford Health Care staff, this program supports the development and success of nurse leaders, driving exceptional patient care and organizational excellence.
Program Details:
- Exclusive to Stanford Health Care (SHC) employees
- Designed for new and experienced resource nurses
- Supports nurse leader development and success
Contact us: chargenurseclass@stanfordhealthcare.org
Stanford Health Care's Preceptor Leadership Development Program fosters a supportive workplace by providing comprehensive training, clarity, and clear expectations for preceptors.
Through an on-demand Preceptor Development Workshop, SHC staff gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this critical role. This interactive course covers adult learning theories, effective teaching strategies, communication and feedback techniques, and socialization and transition best practices.
By attending this workshop, preceptors develop expertise in cultivating successful preceptor-preceptee relationships, enhancing the onboarding experience and promoting a culture of excellence. This program is exclusively available to Stanford Health Care staff.
Stanford Health Care is committed to fostering the growth and development of students and new employees, empowering them to thrive as valued team members who deliver exceptional patient care.
Leveraging the Tiered Skill Acquisition Model (TSAM®) for precepting new employees, our program supports the cultivation of skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals.
This program supports the development and success of preceptors, driving exceptional patient care and organizational excellence.
Program Details:
- Exclusive to Stanford Health Care (SHC) employees
- Designed for new and experienced preceptors
- Supports preceptor development and success
Additional support is provided during quarterly Preceptor Discussion Forums, a dynamic collaborative platform where preceptors come together to share valuable real-life experiences and insights on a focused topic.
Contact us: preceptorworkshop@stanfordhealthcare.org
This program is only offered to SHC staff.
Leadership and Management Academy (LAMA) is a structured leadership development program tailored toward new interprofessional, mid-level leaders.
LAMA is designed to facilitate role transition, build peer networks for future support, and standardize leader training across disciplines. It’s a nine-day program, offered once a year that is spread out over multiple months.. A variety of teaching and learning methodologies are incorporated into the program and include guest speakers, group activities, and individualized work.
LAMA incorporates a quality improvement project specific to each leader’s developmental goals supported by the curriculum and guidance of the instructors.
This program is only offered to SHC staff.
The Nurse Professional Development Ladders for Clinical Nurses and Nurse Coordinators is a voluntary program designed to promote clinical leadership and career advancement.
It aims to recognize and reward professional excellence by acknowledging nurses’ achievements in specialty expertise, leadership, and professional growth and development.
This program aims to provide opportunities for nurses to attain clinical expertise, resulting in exceptional patient outcomes.
It celebrates individuals for their remarkable contributions to patients, Stanford HealthCare, and the nursing profession.
This program is only offered to SHC staff.
Transition to Practice Program
The Transition to Practice Program team focuses on supporting clinical nurses as they transition into professional practice or new specialty practice settings. This team is committed to developing competent and compassionate clinical nurses through immersive clinical training, application-based learning, and mentorship opportunities.
The Transition to Practice Programs with the Center for Education and Professional Development include:
The Oncology Transition to Practice (OTP) Program is for clinical nurses with at least 6 months of clinical bedside experience and less than 1 year of experience caring for the oncology patient population. This program provides a strong foundation for those transitioning into the inpatient oncology specialty at Stanford Health Care.
OTP is a 9-month structured program that features:
- Online Oncology Nursing Society modules
- Live class series taught by Stanford Health Care subject matter experts
- Simulation training for safe clinical practice learning
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certification education and training
The Critical Care Transition to Practice Program supports experienced nurses in the acute care environment who are transitioning into the ICU specialty.
Program Structure
The CCTP Program is a 12-month educational plan designed to support nurses in transitioning from their current setting to a critical care environment.
It incorporates a variety of learning experiences, including:
- Essential to Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) online learning modules
- In Person and/or zoom didactic sessions
- Unit Educator Sessions
- Simulation lab training
- Hands-on skills training
Specialties Offered
- Critical Care Float Pool
- Medical Oncology ICU
- Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
- Surgical Trauma Transplant ICU
- Neuroscience ICU
- Medical ICU
Additional Information
- Please visit CCTP Information for program requirements and critical dates
The Acute Care Transition (ACT) Program is designed for registered nurses with at least 1 year experience who have minimal or little acute care experience, and desire to transition into an acute care setting.
ACT is a 6-month structured program designed to support nurses in transitioning into an acute care environment.
It incorporates a variety of learning experiences, featuring:
- Clinical precepted time to support learning needs
- ACT Program Seminars
- Simulations – allowing for safe clinical practice and learning
- Check-ins with NPDS team members
Specialties Offered (Based on institutional need)
- Medical AAU
- Surgical AAU
- Float Pool Medical AAU
- Observation AAU
- Oncology AAU
Additional Information
- Please visit ACT Information for program requirements and critical dates
Nurse Residency Program (NRP): As an accredited ANCC transition to practice program, the goal of the Nurse Residency Program is to support the successful transition of newly graduated registered nurses into clinical practice.
This 12-month program features:
- Immersive clinical training
- Application-based learning
- Mentorship
- Evidence-based practice project
Specialties offered:
- Medical AAU
- Surgical AAU
- Oncology
- Float Pool AAU
- Clinical Trials
- Psychiatry
- Emergency Department
- Dialysis
- Critical Care
- Pre/Post Procedure
Additional Information
- Please visit Nurse Residency Program for more information:
Workforce Development Programs and Community Partnership
The Workforce Development Programs and Community Partnership program team is dedicated to fostering professional growth, mentorship, and community engagement.
Through Workforce Development Programs, we empower nurses at all levels to achieve their individualized career goals by offering 1:1 and small group mentorship, cultivating a culture of mentorship across the organization, managing enhanced national certification and voucher programs, and planning the development of career pathways.
Our Community Partnerships focus on building strong academic collaborations with local colleges and universities, facilitating clinical placement opportunities across various departments and specialties within Stanford Health Care, and envisioning future outreach initiatives to strengthen ties with the broader community..
The SHC - Nursing Mentorship Program is designed to help nurses of all roles and levels of the organization succeed in reaching their own individualized goals in their nursing careers.
For more information visit the SHC- Nursing Mentorship Program site.
The Center for Education and Professional Development (CEPD) is committed to helping professionals in their pursuit of lifelong learning.
In alignment with Stanford Health Care (SHC) mission (To care, to educate and to discover), we proudly provide opportunities for personal and professional growth of students from SHC academic partners.
We have established academic agreements with a number of institutions to better serve the needs of the community at large by providing student rotations in various departments and specialties at SHC.
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