The Nurse Residency Program at Catholic Health is a comprehensive program that teaches and mentors new nurses in the transition from student to professional nurse during the first year of practice. This is an opportunity for our nurses to work in areas that they have an interest in, while getting the support and guidance needed to be successful in that role.
Throughout the program, residents will enhance their critical thinking and evidence based decision making skills, develop clinical leadership skills, build self-confidence, and learn how to provide safe and comprehensive patient care.
Our Program
We offer a comprehensive package of support and opportunities, including:
- Paid Residency for 6-12 months
- Classroom learning with hands on, high-fidelity simulation
- An immersive clinical experience
- Orientation to ICU, CVICU, ED, NICU, Perioperative, Operating Room, Perinatal/Obstetrics, and Med Surg
- General and unit-based orientation and education
- Foundations and Professional Development classes
- Unit-based preceptors and peer support
- Dedicated site-based educators
- Participation in Nursing Grand Rounds
- Development of an evidence-based project to support leadership and professional development
Program Eligibility
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school
- Less than one year of experience working as a Registered Nurse
- Hold an unencumbered license** (or international equivalent) as an RN
** If state and organizational requirements for pre-licensure graduate nursing practice are met, learners who are waiting for their first NCLEX may participate in the program unlicensed for up to 90 days.
For information on applying to the Catholic Health Nurse Residency Program, please complete the form below. Once submitted, a member of our team will reach out to you regarding available positions.