This formal, structured post-baccalaureate new graduate program is part of the Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program™.

Through a series of learning and working experiences, the Nurse Residency Program will prepare new graduates in the successful transition from student to confident professional in their chosen career path of nursing.

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About the Nurse Residency Program

Program Overview:

• Extensive one-year program.
• For new graduate nurses.
• Monthly didactic classroom experiences.
• Each resident will be assigned a preceptor who will guide the hands-on clinical experience.

Program Objectives:

• Prepare nursing graduates to care for patients with the increasing levels of acuity and complexity currently found in the hospital setting.
• Facilitate the development of effective decision making skills related to clinical judgment and performance.
• Development of clinical nursing leadership at point of care.
• Strengthen commitment to nursing as a professional career choice and develop individual career goals.
• Bring evidence based practice to the bedside.
• Facilitate the development of clinical and leadership skills necessary for the advanced beginner nurse to be a successful member of the health-care team.
• Improve patient safety and quality of care.

Requirements:

• All New Grad Nurses graduated from a BSN or MSN Program accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing education (CCNE) - Strongly preferred.
• Must have California RN Licensure by program start date.
• Must be first paid position as RN.
• Commit to the one-year Residency Program.