RN Residency Program

Information for New Graduates

As a recent graduate, you're probably wondering which new graduate RN program is right for you. With so many programs to choose from, it is important to select an exceptional program that is designed with the needs of new graduates in mind.

With this in mind, Versant has developed the most innovative and comprehensive RN Residency program available. Unlike most other new graduate programs, the WMMC Versant RN Residency program is designed to be a highly supportive and appropriately paced learning experience.

As an RN Resident, you are hired by White Memorial as a full-time employee. Upon successful completion of this paid residency, you'll be prepared to work as a full-time, independent professional RN on your home unit.

One-to-One Preceptors

Your preceptors are experienced, unit-based RNs who work one-to-one with you to provide challenging patient care experiences. Additionally, preceptors teach technical skills, share clinical knowledge, and help residents develop clinical decision making skills. RN residents experience over 650 hours of one-to-one preceptor time.

Classroom and Skills Lab Education

RN residents benefit from over 180 hours of classroom and skills lab education, developed and taught by highly qualified nurses and other healthcare specialists. This valuable education and training provide the knowledge and experience necessary for you to make the successful transition from new graduate nurse to a professional RN.

Caring and Committed Mentors

Your mentor is an experienced RN professional who will support you and help you navigate the complexities of nursing. Your mentor is not your preceptor or your manager, but a non-evaluative, supportive RN on staff at White Memorial. Residents find that having a mentor enhances their critical thinking and communication skills, helps them build confidence and self-esteem, and encourages self-evaluation, independent thinking, emotional maturity, and conflict resolution.

Self-care and Support Groups

As a RN resident, you'll participate in debriefing / self-care and support groups, which are led by expert facilitators. These groups offer you a safe, confidential environment in which to share your experiences and help you develop the practical tools needed to deal with the stresses of being a new nursing professional.

Individualized Rotation and Orientation

During your residency, you will ”loop” to and become familiar with other units and areas related to the "home" unit for which you were hired. During this “looping” experience, you will have an assigned preceptor who will cover specific learning objectives relevant to that area with you.

More Information

For more information about the WMMC RN Residency Program, call Sally Munoz, senior recruiter, at (323) 881-8806 or email her at munozs3@ah.org .

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