6.1 Nurse Residency Programs

Question 1

Residency Programs

Answer 1

• Help new grads transition to their new role
• Usually last months to a year
• Usually have a contract for minimum length of employment following residency.
• Help new grads with clinical thinking

Question 2

Issues for New Grads

Answer 2

• New nurses care for sicker patients in complex health settings which make them report more negative safety practices and errors than experienced nurses
• New nurses feel increased stress which is a risk for error and patient safety

Question 3

Exemplary Nursing Programs

Answer 3

• Should bridge the gap in new graduate clinical skill set
• Connecting book knowledge to real life clinical challenges.