Nurse Residency Programs

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I am not so sure if someone already had made a topic about this, but I have been seeing this kind of program/concept for career development and that I think new grads and new nurses without much experience can benefit from this. I am also interested to apply in this kind of program but there are certain requirements which you need to meet. Evenso, I'm giving out one good link to help those starting out for the development of their career life.

Btw, this is only suitable to US nurses.

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I have yet to start nursing school (fall '11), but I am starting to look at nursing residency programs as well. Does anyone know if there are programs that accept A.A.S. RN's? Every program I've looked at requires a BSN. I have a B.A. already; can't take the 2 years without working for an accelerated BSN.

What is the value of nursing residencies vs. new grad RN's with CNA experience?

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.
I have yet to start nursing school (fall '11), but I am starting to look at nursing residency programs as well. Does anyone know if there are programs that accept A.A.S. RN's? Every program I've looked at requires a BSN. I have a B.A. already; can't take the 2 years without working for an accelerated BSN.

What is the value of nursing residencies vs. new grad RN's with CNA experience?

Accelerated BSNs are usually a year. That's why they are accelerated. The two year ones are usually the diploma or ADN programs. They squeeze the 2 year schooling into 12 or 14 months.

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Accelerated BSNs are usually a year. That's why they are accelerated. The two year ones are usually the diploma or ADN programs. They squeeze the 2 year schooling into 12 or 14 months.

Maybe my question wasn't clear. I know about, and decided against, accelerated BSN (12-15 months school work only, plus the pre-req courses means 2 years for me). I'm starting an ADN this fall.. that decision is made.

My question was, do any nursing residency programs accept ADN candidates? What would be the value of attending a nursing residency over having some CNA work under your belt for a new grad RN?

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

No, I knew what your question was regarding. I was just clarifying about accelerated BSN programs, that they weren't 2 years long. As far a nurse residency vs. CNA work, it all depends on where you are at. In Jersey where I currently live, sometimes it doesn't matter where you did your CNA job at, times are rough for new grad RNs. NO ONE is hiring...not even for the grads that were CNAs at a hopsital. But, you may get lucky. And there are few new grad internships here.

In Texas, where I want to move to, nurse internships are basically the only way in for a lot of hospitals, especially in the makor cities. And those can sometimes be partial to people who did clinical there or were CNAs there.

So, I'm doing both. Work as a tech in an ER AND applying for different internships. The best bet is to cover all bases.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

It makes me very happy to see how motivated all of you are - taking responsibility for finding ways to improve your clinical skills. This is the kind of commitment that will also make you a very good nurse.

I just wanted to point out that there is a fundamental difference between working as an unlicensed aide (Tech, CNA,etc) and a nurse residency or internship. A residency is designed to provide you with development focused on the RN role. This means that it would include opportunities to apply the knowledge (science, nursing theory, etc) that characterizes nursing education. The unlicensed work would only help you to improve your ability to perform unlicensed tasks under the direct supervision of an RN.

So - it's sort of like... will working as a carpenter prepare you to be a better architect??? Probably not.

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To increase your chances of getting into a residency program, do not limit yourself to just Houston. Its hard enough out there to find a job, why make it harder? I live in houston but applied in Austin and got a job. Apply everywhere and dont be afraid to travel if it is possible for you to do so.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

more extensive list by state from univ,of penn's career services:

b.s.n. nursing residency program resource guide

aacn: schools of nursing participating in the residency program - as of march 2010

an: all the nurse residency programs you ever wanted

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Nurse residency programs are a popular way to attract entry level nurse into the profession within hospital settings. In my hospital we offer residency programs for BSN prepared nurses in critical care and emergency nursing. The program is 1 year long and consists of a structured orientation program and specialty classes, such as the critical care course. Each nurse resident is assigned to a nurse fellow that serves as a preceptor for the nurse. Utilizing orientation maps, clinical experiences are designed to help the resident meet specific clinical objectives. We get excellent feedback from the residents, fellows, and nursing administration about the program and the fact that the residents are able to transfer knowledge and skills from the learning environment to the clinical setting.

this program has helped to reduce 1st year turnover rates for entry level nurses.

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Specializes in Emergency.

So - it's sort of like... will working as a carpenter prepare you to be a better architect??? Probably not.

Slightly off topic, but yes, working as a carpenter will prepare you to be a better architect. I know a few of both profession.

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