Nurse Residency Program

Overview of Program
The Nurse Residency Program at Stormont Vail Health provides learners with the opportunity to transition into their career with the support and encouragement of leaders, preceptors, and Nurse Residency team members. Committed to the growth and development of staff, we empower your journey to be well-positioned to lead with confidence and competency under the foundation of excellence.
Nurse Residency Tracks
New Graduate RN
The Nurse Residency Program at Stormont Vail Health provides learners with the opportunity to transition into their career with the support and encouragement of leaders, preceptors, and Nurse Residency team members. Committed to the growth and development of staff, we empower your journey to be well-positioned to lead with confidence and competence under the foundation of excellence. New graduate RNs will experience intensive simulation-based education focused on their chosen specialty, in-depth explorations of nursing topics, mentorship from experienced nurses, structured peer support from their cohort-mates, and will complete an evidence-based guided case study project.
Stormont Vail Health’s Nurse Residency Program is designed to transition recent nursing grads into practice; well-positioned and ready to lead with confidence and competency. Surround yourself with encouragement and support committed to your growth and development.
Advantages of Nurse Residency Program
- Increased RN job satisfaction
- Decreased Job Turnover
- Improved Retention
- Improved Performance – transition to the practice setting is more fulfilling for everyone in the work environment
- Increased clinical compliance and competency
- Enhanced patient safety
- Ensures nurses have the same core understanding of practice, policies, procedures, and resources
- Emotional support with resiliency and well-being education
Pursuing Excellence
Stormont Vail Health is currently pursuing accreditation for our Nurse Residency Program through the ANCC's Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). This prestigious accreditation ensures you are engaging in a high-quality Nurse Residency Program, designed especially to support new graduate nurses in their transition to practice.