Nurse Residency Program at Allen Hospital
Residency Program Overview
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital is investing in new nurses by offering a Nurse Residency Program, which is designed to help new RNs successfully transition to professional practice in the acute care setting.
Newly graduated nurses are automatically enrolled when they accept an RN position. Participation in the program is part of the new nurses' regular work assignment. The Nurse Residency Program consists of:
- Half-day classes (held monthly for twelve months).
- Class sessions include time to meet with a mentor.
- Continuing education credits are awarded for completion of the program.
- Focused subject matter covering communication, professionalism, critical thinking, management of responsibilities and clinical knowledge.
The program includes sessions with varying learning activities.
Requirements
- Successful completion of NCLEX and RN licensure.
- Acceptance of an RN position at Allen Hospital.
- Open to new graduates, as well as experienced nurses who are new to the hospital setting.
Objectives
- Recognize key elements related to patient safety and outcomes directly impacted by the professional nurse.
- Apply evidence-based techniques to effectively manage stress as a new nurse and decrease compassion fatigue.
- Practice effective communication methods and identify incivility in the workplace.
- Describe opportunities for the nurse resident to engage in professional development in the nursing profession.
Highlights
- Each class has a combination of learning styles.
- Professional topics such as use of social media, culturally sensitive care, time management, communicating with physicians, Board of Nursing requirements, leadership and empathy.
- Personal topics such as stress management, shift work, self-care and debriefing.
