New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

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Department:
Education

Fall 2025 New Graduate Nurse Residency

Program Timeline:


* Application Window: April 16, 2025 - May 9, 2025


* Schedule Interviews: Last week of May


* Panel Interviews: Second week in June


* Final Selection: Third week of June


* Program Start Date: August 4, 2025

Program Qualifications:


* RN Residency: A program designed for newly licensed

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* RNs (or international equivalent) with less than 12 months of nursing experience to attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet standards of nursing practice relevant to the practice setting.


* Must be a graduate of an accredited ASN/ADN, BSN or MSN program.



* Please note: Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) is required.

New hires and transfers must obtain BSN within four (4) years from hire.


* Must hold current Registered Nurse Licensure - issued by the State of California at time of hire


* NCLEX: Exam status must be passed or scheduled


* C urrent Basic Life Support Certification - issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire

Application Guidelines:


* Cover Letter - Include the following:


* 1.

Introduction of yourself


* 2.

Why do you want to work at Salinas Valley Health


* 3.

Desired Unit and why.


* Include Current Resume


* Complete Application


* Certifications: If you have certifications please upload

Our Nurse Residency Program achieved accreditation with distinction from the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program ® (PTAP) in December 2022.

This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to upholding evidence-based standards in supporting newly licensed registered nurses as they transition into professional practice.

At the Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, we take pride in fostering excellence in nursing practice.

For more information about ANCC PTAP ®, visit ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) | ANA .

The residency program is 6 months long, offered in the Spring and Fall, and provides opportunities in various nursing specialties.

Residents complete the 6 month program with a cohort of peers.

The comprehensive residency program encompasses:

Six weeks of in-classroom intensive clinical development each week:


* Patient-Centered Care


* Teamwork and Collaboration


* Clinical Practice


* Quality Improvement and Safety


* Informatics and Technology


* Management of Patient Care Delivery

4, 5, & 6 month Professional Development Seminars:


* Professional Development


* Values and Ethics


* Wellness


* Completion of an evidence-based project

Unit Level Orientation


* Orientation time on the specialty unit of hire with dedicated preceptors


* Precepted time on the unit continues past the first 6 weeks with the duration depending on the...