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A resolution approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing to provide clinical experience opportunities for its Advanced Practice Nursing students.
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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide clinical experience opportunities for its Advanced Practice Nursing students; and,
WHEREAS, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, have entered into an agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, to provide clinical experience opportunities for its Advanced Practice Nursing students; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement between Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide clinical experience opportunities for its Advanced Practice Nursing students, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an affiliation agreement between the Metropolitan Board of Health and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing to provide clinical experience opportunities for its Advanced Practice Nursing students. Pursuant to the agreement, the Health Department would provide clinical training experiences to students. Students will receive no compensation and would not be considered employees of the Metropolitan Government.
The school is required to provide assurances that students are covered by health and professional liability insurance and the school has agreed to assume responsibility for its students participating in the program.
The term of the agreement begins May 1, 2023 and continues for five years. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon 90 days’ written notice.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.