Nurse Residency Program

The benefits of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program

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 incentives are aligned with Prisma Health's fiscal year and are applicable to New Grad RNs hired after September 17, 2021..

Program Structure

• Structured orientation plan with (6-20 weeks, dependent on service line) guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced RNs
• Clinical, professional development and reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience
• Simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards and evidence-based guidelines
• Interactive class and computer-based educational support from national nursing organizations per service line-specific content
• Engagement with Prisma Health clinical experts and leaders in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Successful completion of weekly goals and objectives per service line, in addition to a program and simulation competency final

• November 15, 2021
• February 21, 2022
• May 16, 2022
• July 18, 2022
• September 19, 2022
• November 7, 2022

• February 28, 2022 (as needed based on organizational needs)
• July 25, 2022 (as needed based on organizational needs)