Developed by
Dr. Betsy Weiner, Vanderbilt University provides online
curriculum free of charge. The modules were developed in
conjunction with Little Planet Learning, Inc.
The training was funded by the HRSA Bioterrorism Training and
Curriculum Development program (Grant #T01HP01406) and the AHRQ
Bioterrorism Research Program (Grant #U01 HS01 4358-01).
Requests have been made by a faculty members to keep these
modules open to stimulate learning activities, however,
the content will not be updated.
The National Nurse Emergency Preparedness Initiative (NNEPI) is a
$2 million grant awarded by the Department of Homeland Security
to develop and deliver educational training to prepare nurses to
respond to victims of an event involving weapons of mass
destruction (WMD).
The web-based training targets nurses in hospitals, clinics,
assisted living facilities, and increases awareness of WMD risks,
vulnerabilities, and response requirements. The
highly-interactive web-based course uses simulations, case
scenarios, and demonstrations to provide setting-specific WMD
preparedness training.
The NNEPI Web site provides links to the Web-based course and
emergency preparedness information and resources for nurses. The
NNEPI course is currently available to registered nurses,
licensed practical nurses, and nurse practitioners.
