The Nurse Residency Program has been designed to offer a well-rounded experience, while easing the graduate nurse’s transition into the practice environment. The program is offered three times a year and includes four-hour monthly educational seminars, which include open discussion of professional experiences and case studies.
During orientation, nurse residents work one-on-one with a carefully selected preceptor while also handling a reduced patient load. This allows the resident to receive individualized training with additional time to work closely with their preceptor. Residents are also assigned to a facilitator who acts as a resource and advisor throughout the year-long program.
The goal of the Nurse Residency Program is to help new nurses develop comfort in the role of an RN, apply theoretical concepts at the bedside, improve critical thinking skills, and strengthen their commitment to nursing as a career choice. We invite you to join us if you are ready to accelerate your career by strengthening your abilities to organize, prioritize and lead.
To qualify, you must be new graduate of an accredited Florida BSN program with no previous acute care work experience, a minimum GPA of 3.5, and a Florida RN license. Eligible candidates must also commit to working at Holy Cross Hospital for two years (one year after program completion).
