New Grad RN Residency Programs
What residency is, who offers, application timing, what to expect.
Nurse residency programs structure the new grad year. Worth seeking out.
What it is
Structured 12-month program with extended orientation, classroom, mentorship, gradual independence.
Who offers
Most major academic medical centers (Magnet). Increasingly community hospitals.
Application
Cohorts twice yearly typically. Apply 3-6 months before start date. Vizient/AACN residency standard.
What to expect
12 weeks orientation (vs 4-6 standard). Monthly classroom. Mentor pairing. Project work.
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