Nurse Residency Program
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The Northwest Specialty Hospital (NWSH) Nurse Residency Program will provide education, support, and guidance to new nurses as they begin their careers in NWSH. It is a yearlong, extensive clinical orientation and professional development curriculum for new nurses. Northwest Specialty Hospital is committed to providing Nurse Residents with the training, mentoring, and experience needed for a successful lifelong career in nursing.
The year-long Nurse Residency Program is provided to nurses who have less than one year of experience and less than 6 months hospital acute-care experience in the following areas.
- Inpatient Surgical Department
- Perioperative Services
- Operating Room
- Urgent Care
- Endoscopy Department
Nurse Residency Program cohorts are twice a year beginning after graduations of nursing programs.
Program Overview
Our 12-month program provides Nurse Residents with:
- Monthly education workshops with social networking support
- Northwest Steps individualized orientation.
- Continual support from a Student Liaison, Leadership, and preceptor
- Education and guidance on typical NWSH policies and procedures
- Support from a community of caring, experienced nurses
Nurse Residency Program Requirements
- Have graduated with an ADN or BSN
- Hold an active Idaho Registered Nurse License (prior to start date)
- Completed required vaccinations, background check, and drug screening
- Agree to work at least 0.6FTE for the entire program
- Participation in monthly residency classes