Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency ProgramTM
The Nurse Residency Program emphasizes critical thinking skills, leadership, communication, incorporates evidence-based practice, patient outcomes, and professional development.
What is a Nurse Residency Program?
The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) supports new nurse graduates as they transition into their first professional role as caregivers. This extensive one-year program features a series of learning and hands-on work experience that develops clinical leadership skills necessary to become a successful member of the healthcare team.
The program is a formal, structured program for nurses and is part of the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program model. Each resident will participate in a monthly education experience that may include classroom, simulation or other types of learning and is assigned a preceptor who guides the hands-on clinical experience.
Program Details:
- 12 month program to ease transition into practice
- Classroom orientation
- Monthly classes on a designated day each month
- Evidence-based Practice project by the completion of the program
- Support from peers and clinical experts
Eligibility:
- Graduated from an Accredited Nursing Program
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia
- Less than one year of professional nursing experience
For more information:
Tanessa J. Thomas, MSN/Ed, RN, Nurse Residency Program Coordinator: 229-312-5141
tanthoma@phoebehealth.com