Nurse Residency Program
Reid Health in partnership with Vizient/AACN Nursing Residency Program™ offers continual education and training for new RNs transitioning from an accredited degree program to clinical practice.
Discover your nursing potential here
Our Nurse Residency Program prepares confident nurses for a successful, fulfilling career.
Reid Health joined the accredited Vizient and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Vizient/AACN) Nurse Residency Program™ to ease the transition of graduate nurses and first-year nurses to clinical practice.
Here, you’ll find support from a cohort of peers and a team of clinical educators, preceptors, and mentors who want to see you thrive. With their help, you’ll receive ongoing education and training as a registered nurse (RN), building on the skills you developed in nursing school while continuing to grow and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our neighbors in East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio.
Develop professionally as an RN
Reid’s Nurse Residency Program offers an innovative curriculum to build confidence and enhance skills, along with a focus on wellness and well-being.
From the first day of orientation to your last seminar, you’ll be part of a supportive program centered on your development as a professional nurse.
Nurse residents are led by a team of skilled nurses. The program is a part of our Nursing Excellence Resilience and Development (NERD) department, which trains nurses, nursing assistants, and student nurses, to prepare them to provide high-quality patient care.
NERD leads several initiatives at Reid, including Nursing Orientation, a one-week boot camp to help you get acclimated with the facilities, your unit, and your role as you start your new career as an RN.
- Following Nursing Orientation, you’ll join your cohort to start the Nurse Residency Program.
- You’ll complete the residency by attending a monthly, four-hour seminar facilitated by Reid topic experts. This time is allotted for during your regularly scheduled hours.
- Hands-on activities are designed to actively engage you as your cohort covers current hospital policies, simulation exercises, and evidence-based research practice projects to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
- You’ll have access to advanced technology exceeding other hospitals, giving you more time at bedside to provide patient care.
- And you’ll go over workplace topics on management, professional growth, and your well-being.
At Reid, you’ll find everything you need as a nurse resident to establish a successful future as an RN.
Nurse residency requirements
To participate, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Active RN license in the state of Indiana from an accredited college or university by the cohort start date
- A graduating nurse or RN within their first year of nursing and who has been hired by Reid Health
- Surgery nurses and non-traditional graduate nurses who haven't previously practiced in acute care
Primary program goals for nurse residents
As a first-year nurse, you’ll grow in your career, advance your skills, and learn to balance practice with self-care. Our goals are to provide you with a solid foundation for a professional career in nursing, including:
- Building confidence: Confidence is key to success in any nursing career. The program is designed to help you build confidence through hands-on learning, peer support, and continuous feedback from experienced nursing professionals.
- Skill enhancement: Through a structured curriculum, you’ll have the chance to refine your nursing skills and gain practical experience. Our experienced mentors and educators are here to guide you every step of the way.
- Wellness and well-being: We’re committed to supporting our nurse residents’ physical and mental health throughout their first year of practice. Our program offers resources and support to ensure you maintain a healthy, work-life balance.
Build hands-on skills and confidence
Reid Health Nurse Residents test their simulation skills on a high-fidelity manakin. The activity builds confidence and focus on critical thinking, managing a changing patient, prioritizing nursing interventions, and documentation.
Learn from experienced mentors
Reid Health’s Nurse Residency Program increases new registered nurses’ connection, engagement, mentorship, and support from trained preceptors as they develop throughout their first year of clinical practice.
Embrace opportunities to grow and learn
Embrace opportunities to grow and learn
Build a career that makes a difference
Whether you’re just beginning to explore or are ready for your next step, meaningful careers start here. Discover opportunities to grow, belong, and make a difference at Reid Health.