Nurse Recruitment Book Spring 2021

Nurse Residency Program This formal, structured post-nursing school new graduate program is part of the Vizient/ American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program™. Aligned with the nation’s top residency curriculum (Vizient/AACN) our new graduate residents have the opportunity for training and education in critical thinking to lead at Kern Medical. Nurse residents participate in an evidence-based program focused on three core areas: leadership, patient outcomes, and professionalism. Benefits of this program for new graduate nurse residents include: competence and confidence in decision making, access to a learning network, satisfaction and professional commitment, consistent use of evidence- based practices, leadership and critical thinking skills, relationship building, efficiency and safety on the floor, and quality of care. Cohort Start Dates 2021 Cohort #10 March 10, 2021thru February 9, 2022 Cohort #11 August 25, 2021 thru July 27, 2022 Program Overview: • Extensive one-year program for new graduate nurses only • Monthly seminars • Assigned to preceptors and department facilitator who will guide the hands-on clinical experience Program Objectives: • Prepare nursing graduates to care for patients with the increasing levels of acuity and complexity currently found in the hospital setting • Facilitate the development of effective decision making skills related to clinical judgment and performance • Development of clinical nursing leadership at point of care. • Strengthen commitment to nursing as a professional career choice and develop individual career goals • Bring evidence based practice to the bedside • Facilitate the development of clinical and leadership skills necessary for the advanced beginner nurse to be a successful member of the health-care team • Improve patient safety and quality of care Requirements: • All New Grad Nurses graduated from an ADN or BSN from an accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing education (CCNE) • Must have completed the NCLEX application or have IP/RN • Commit to the one-year Residency Program • Participate in department specific group evidence based practice project • Must be first paid position as RN For more information contact Pamela Gavin, RN – Nurse Residency Program Coordinator at 661-326-5651.

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