Nursing & Patient Care Services

Nurse Residency Program

A PART OF  CENTER FOR EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As a transition to practice program, the goal of the Stanford Health Care Nurse Residency Program is to support the successful transition of newly graduated registered nurses into clinical practice.

Our program is thoughtfully designed for highly motivated, determined and dedicated new graduate nurses.

The program aspires to develop competent, compassionate, and committed clinical nurses who make a positive impact in the lives of our patients.

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Pursuit of lifelong learning

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Series of learning and work experiences

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Life Support and Cardiac Training

  • Immersive Clinical Training: 350+ hours of direct clinical orientation with a trained preceptor utilizing a structured precepting model
  • Application Based Learning: Monthly seminars that foster group learning facilitated by content experts focusing on- Leadership, Quality Outcomes, and Professional Role
  • Evidence-Based Practice Project: With the guidance of a Clinical Nurse Specialist coach, nurse residents identify a clinical problem, conduct a literature search, complete a critical appraisal of the literature, and offer recommendations for practice.
  • Support Structure: Group mentorship, peer support activities and individualized check-in sessions support the successful transition to practice for newly graduated nurses.

 

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Specialties Offered

Our program hires nurse residents into a variety specialty areas. Participation is dependent on organizational need and subject to change. Below are the areas that participate in the nurse residency program:

Critical CareTrauma / General Surgery

  • Cardiovascular
  • Cardiac Medicine 
  • Medical Oncology
  • Neurology 

Inpatient Medicine Units

  • General Medicine
  • Observation
  • Neurology
  • Advanced Lung Disease
  • Cardiology/Pulmonary

Inpatient Surgical Units 

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Gynecological Surgery
  • Ear Nose & Throat/ Plastics - Reconstructive Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • ​​​​​​​Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Urological Surgery 
  • Cardiac Surgery

Inpatient Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant 

  • CAR-T
  • Hematology
  • General Oncology

Professional Role

  • Stress Management
  • Self-Care
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Cultural Competence
  • End of Life Care
  • Profession Development
  • Evidence-Based Practice