Nursing and Allied Health Orientation 

Facilitated by Nursing Professional Development Services in collaboration with many partners, nursing orientation is an interdisciplinary event welcoming new nursing and allied health team members to UVA Health Medical Center. Orientation consists of live classes and computer-based learning (CBL) modules. 

General Information 

Orientation Attendance Requirements

All team members are required to attend Orientation per Policy#106: Orientation of Employees

To determine what team members are required to attend which days, refer to: 

Central Clinical Orientation Grid

Orientation Dates

2025 Orientation Dates

Holiday Adjustments

To align with our Human Resources colleagues and the work/life balance of our new team members, NPDS adjusts Central Clinical Orientation to account for holiday weeks. There will be no Central Clinical Orientation on those Monday holidays. All portions of Central Clinical Orientation are shifted following the standard approach utilized by UVA Health Medical Center. Day 1 of orientation will begin on Tuesday for Monday Holiday weeks. This includes week 2 at Northridge Nursing Professional Development (Epic for Inpatient RNs will be held on Monday of week 2, so adjustments are required). Refer to the HR Orientation Dates document for clarity on orientation start dates. Special consideration and communication will occur regarding mid-week holidays. 

Central Clinical Orientation

Topics include: 

Day 1:  Presentation from Human Resources (with benefits information), Point of Care Testing, UVA Technology Access

Day 2 (this is action packed!): Clinical Documentation, Infection Control, Medical Emergency Response, NPGO, Medication Safety, and More!

Clinical Practice Essentials (for Inpatient Team Members)

Clinical Practice Essentials has transitioned to Northridge Nursing Professional Development. Topics presented include: 

• Safe Patient Handling
• Restraints
• Fall Prevention
• Alaris Pump Management 

Clinical Practice Essentials (for Ambulatory Team Members)

Ambulatory staff have their first day at the new Northridge Nursing Professional Development Facility. 

• Intake vs. Triage
• Rooming
• Orders
• MAR/Immunizations
• Screenings 
• Charge Capture
• Nasal/Oral Swabbing 
• Minimal lift 

Epic

Review the link below for more information about Epic training schedules for nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). 

EPIC Training Schedules - RNs, CNAs, PCTs, MAs, Paramedics, HUCs -

Standard Digital Module (CBL) Assignments 

•   Digital Modules (CBL) Assignment List

For any orientation questions, contact NPD Services:

• E-mail: NPDServices@uvahealth.org
• Phone: 434-465-5935