Course Detail:

Nurse Residency Program

Starts May 7, 2012

Description

Are you a REGISTERED NURSE that has graduated within the last 12 months and would like to increase your marketability and give yourself a competitive edge? If so, this Nurse Residency Program is for you!  This 16 week program is guaranteed to give you the confidence and skill set you need to join the nursing workforce.  

UMDNJ-SN is dedicated to producing the top nurses in the country, so we have created a course to assist new graduates in making a smooth transition into nursing practice.

Come to an Information Session
Monday March 19, 2012
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
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• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing – BSN programs only
• Applicant must have graduated no earlier than May 2011 and no later than May 2012

What will you gain?

Mentorship

• One on one mentor in addition to clinical preceptor

Clinical experience
You will be working “one on one” 8 -12 hours shifts for FOUR months with an experienced registered nurse preceptor.

• Total of 384 clinical hours
• 24 hours per week with an assigned preceptor (supportive, dedicated preceptors) for 15 weeks
• Specialty Units available throughout rotation (OB, OR, Telemetry, Peds)
• Managing a "true" nurse patient load.
• Hours will be based on preceptor schedule.
• May include weekend rotation.
• Full shift: Shift length (12 hours versus 8 hours) dependent on assignment

Certifications
You will gain certifications to place your resume at the top of the pile!

• Phlebotomy
• Glucometers
• EKG Interpretation
• IV Certification
• ACLS
• Quality and Safety

Theory

• Weekly didactic sessions
• Masters  & Doctoral prepared faculty
• Increase critical thinking skills

Job Assistance

• Job placement assistance
• Interviewing tips
• Resume Writing Seminar
• Mock interviews

Click here to review the clinical competency checklist

Program Requirements:

• In-person interview (please send resume and contact mdonohue@libertyhcs.org)
• Students must be a recent grad or graduated within the last 12 months
• Malpractice Insurance
• Phone interview
• Completion of the health form.
• Criminal Background Check

Eligibility requirement

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the last 12 months OR will graduate prior to the program start date & will take NCLEX within six weeks of starting the program.
• Holds a New Jersey Nursing license
• Holds a Bachelors in Nursing degree
• Holds current BLS/CPR

Questions?

Betty Terry
UMDNJ-School of Nursing
65 Bergen Street, Suite 1127
Tel: 973-972-6655
Fax: 973-972-7904
SNlifelearn@umdnj.edu

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* University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Nursing and The University Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's COA. P160-3/10-13.