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  • What does a student get out of this program?

    • Hands on experience with clinical simulation and clinical immersions​
    • Dedicated support with a residency coordinator that works in conjunction with their unit based educator​
    • Collaboration in a division education platform with relationship building with other newly licensed nurses.
    • Residency is 1 year, with the first twelve weeks of continual learning ​
    • Evidenced Based Practice presentation at the conclusion of the Nurse Residency Program

  • What is the application process?

    Candidates must first apply online and submit their resume. Once the application is reviewed, a member of the talent acquisition team will contact you to discuss your interests/qualifications.

  • How many hours do Nurse Residents work per week?

    This is a full-time position. Residents typically work 3 twelve-hour shifts per week. Full-time employment with full-time benefits from day one.

  • Will I work nights, holidays, and weekends?

    The schedule may include overnights, weekends, and holidays.

  • What types of units are available?

    Med/Surg, Med/Tele, PCU, ICU, ED, Peds, Neonatal, Obstetrics, Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, etc.*

    *May change based on location and availability.

  • What other proven benefits does your program provide?

    • Safer patient care
    • Increasing nurse retention
    • Increased new nurse confidence, satisfaction, and improvement of critical decision making

    We offer various resources for leadership development, including:

    • Career mapping
    • Resume building
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Professional Excellence Program
    • And more!

    Our Program includes methods recommended by many top-notch nursing organizations, including IOM, JC, ANA

  • How long is the program? Is it paid?

    The Program includes 2 Phases over a year to best prepare a newly licensed nurse for their career. It is a full-time paid position with benefits starting day one.

    Phase 1: Clinical Orientation (Approximately 9-24 weeks varying by specialty).
    - Weekly experience and preceptor expectation guide.

    Phase 2: Nine months
    - Monthly professional development workshops including career mapping and evidence-based practice.
    - Mentoring

  • Is it classroom or sim experiences?

    Immersive simulation or clinically facilitated role-play based learning with didactic components. We also include web-based learning modules.

    - 2 Types of SIM/Role Play: Task or Skills, Clinical Immersion (Scenario Based)
    - Practice in a safe, non-threatening environment where it is permissible to make mistakes.
    - Work in small groups and observe the facilitator or an experienced participant demonstrate the task/skill, which helps participants to be comfortable trying out new approaches.
    - Become confident using job aids and tools to facilitate performance of tasks/skills.
    - Receive targeted feedback and support after each role-play; immediate feedback is crucial for participants to achieve a high level of proficiency and attain performance expectations.
    - Early clinical time on unit, starting week 3.