Nurse Residency Program

​​​​​​A solid foundation for new graduate nurses

Prisma Health is committed to providing new graduate nurses with a solid foundation to launch their nursing career. The Nurse Residency Program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development.

Prisma Health welcomes new graduate registered nurses, and our goal is to make a successful, smooth transition period for you as you grow from functioning as a student nurse into a practicing registered nurse. Our programs will provide you with support and education from expert educators in the field to help you increase your knowledge, confidence and critical-thinking skills. Apart from the clinical knowledge you will gain, you will also have the opportunity to network with other new graduates and experience the spectrum of nursing offered at Prisma Health.

Program Orientation

The Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program supports education for new graduate nurses encompassing dedicated training throughout the first year of practice. The program is implemented in three phases

Phase 1

Clinical orientation, EMR training, foundational nursing, and onboarding to your role as a new graduate nurse.

Phase 2

Introduction to the unit and onboarding with the unit leader, along with 2-3 unit-based orientation shifts each week with dedicated preceptors throughout their expected orientation period.


Completion of service line curriculum courses, simulation, skills validation, and other required training, along with unit-based orientation shifts with dedicated preceptors to capitalize on education and training specific to the service line.

Phase 3

Transition to full unit orientation to solidify your nursing practice in the care setting with skills validation for a transition to independent practice. Completion of professional development curriculum during months 6-12 of the first year of practice.

Upon completing orientation, the nurse resident takes a professional development curriculum with courses designed to promote clinical excellence, content on legal nursing documentation, ethics, emotional intelligence, emergency response, and skills refresher sessions. These courses are designed to improve clinical touchpoints with the Nurse Residency Manager and clinical educator teams for continued mentoring and support during the second half of their first year of practice.

How do I apply?


We are hiring based on anticipation of graduation, licensure, and completion of pre-hire requirements. We encourage all candidates to apply for the student nurse tech position prior to applying to be a nurse with Prisma Health. Please contact your recruitment partner to learn more.

  1. Click here to browse our available nurse residency opportunities.
  2. Apply for your preferred position within one of our specialty service lines.
  3. Upload your current resume and one clinical letter of recommendation with your application.
    Please note that your application for the Nurse Residency program WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE without submitting an online application that includes an attached resume and one clinical letter of recommendation.

Program Requirements

RN Residency Program:
  • You must have a current South Carolina or Compact RN license prior to the start of the residency program.
  • You must have an Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

LPN Residency Program:
  • You must have a current South Carolina or Compact LPN license prior to the start of the residency program.
  • You must have completed a LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
New Graduate RN/LPN Q&A Events
We invite you to learn about nursing opportunities and engage with our team through unparalleled access to a live person. Join us to ask questions about our Nurse Residency program and learn about what life is like as a nurse at Prisma Health.

2024 Program Start Dates

Adult Multispecialty Services

February 12, 2024
April 22, 2024
July 8, 2024
September 16, 2024
November 11, 2024
Children’s
Services


February 12, 2024
April 22, 2024
July 8, 2024
September 16, 2024
November 11, 2024
Critical Care
Services


February 12, 2024
April 22, 2024
July 1, 2024
September 16, 2024
November 11, 2024
Emergency Department

February 12, 2024
April 22, 2024
July 1, 2024
September 16, 2024
November 11, 2024
Perioperative
Services


February 12, 2024
April 22, 2024
July 1, 2024
September 16, 2024
November 11, 2024
Women’s
Services


February 12, 2024
April 22, 2024
July 8, 2024
September 16, 2024
November 11, 2024

Who leads the Nurse Residency Program

Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All of our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach. Along with mentoring new graduate nurses, our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Nurse Residency Program experience.

Benefits

Student Tuition
Assistance
We want to support you as you grow and develop and we know completing a higher education course isn’t easy or cheap. We partner with Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions™ to offer a Tuition Assistance Program.
Interview Travel Reimbursement
We want to make interviews with our team it easy and accessible for you. Reach out to your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information on how to obtain reimbursements for your interview travel expenses.
Select Service Line
Sign-On Bonus
We are excited to offer you a $5,000 taxable sign-on bonus for select service lines. Please visit our sign-on bonus page to view all available offers.
Student-Tax Free Loan Repayment
Prisma Health wants to support students however possible. We currently offer a $5,250 tax-free annual loan repayment for students, full-time and part-time team members.
Student Nurse Externs Are you a student nurse looking for clinical experience? Explore our nurse extern program and jumpstart your nursing career with Prisma Health!

Frequently asked questions