Our Nurse Residency Program (NRP) supports new registered nurses during their first year of practice. It provides a structured framework that promotes a smooth and successful transition into professional nursing through both educational and personal development.
At Altru, our goal is to create a supportive and collaborative environment where new nurses can build meaningful relationships, strengthen clinical skills, and grow in confidence as they begin their careers.
Program Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: Developing Skills, Building Confidence, Advancing Knowledge
Vision: Impact the future of healthcare by developing nurses who establish professional, accountable, and quality driven practices
Values: Resiliency, Integrity, Trustworthy, Caring, Leadership, Excellence, Competent, Safety-Orientated
2026 Program Overview
February 2026 Cohort
- Start date: February 9, 2026
- Recommended to apply by January 2, 2026
April 2026 Cohort
- Start date: April 6, 2026
- Recommended to apply by March 6, 2026
June 2026 Cohort
- Start date: June 15, 2026
- Recommended to apply by May 15, 2026
July 2026 Cohort
- Start date: July 27, 2026
- Recommended to apply by June 26, 2026
October 2026 Cohort
- Start date: October 5, 2026
- Recommended to apply by September 4, 2026
Units Included
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- Progressive Care Unit (Step Down)
- Medical Surgical Units
- Medical Surgical Postpartum
- Labor and Delivery
- NICU
Phase One
- Weekly learning labs led by our nursing educators
- Hands on skill review
- Altru Policy/Procedure review
- Simulation
- Interdisciplinary shadow experiences
Phase Two
Monthly Learning Labs with peers, clinical educators, and other content experts to increase knowledge and skills
Topics include:
- Quality
- Safety
- Teamwork & Communication
- Informatics
- Patient-Centered Care
- Evidence Based Practice
- Care for the Nurse
- Simulation including mega-code, stroke, declining patient
- Patient care project
Eligibility:
Qualifying nurses with less than 12 months of acute RN experience will be automatically enrolled in the program.
Frequently asked questions:
Do I need a bachelor’s degree?
No, all nurses regardless of degree level with less than 12 months of acute RN experience, will be automatically enrolled in the program.
Will I be hired into a specific RN position, or will I be hired into the Nurse Residency Program and choose my permanent position after the program completes?
You will be hired into a specific inpatient unit. You will complete the NRP program in conjunction with working in your unit. Your schedule will be adjusted to accommodate NRP attendance.
How often is the program offered?
Generally, 5 times per year.
If hired, what shifts/hours will I work?
The leader determines the position requirements for the unit you are hired into. Your schedule will be adjusted to accommodate NRP attendance.
Will I be paid?
Yes, you will be paid for all NRP hours completed.
Nurse Residency Testimonials
- “It was nice having a team of people all starting together. You were all in it together.”
- “This program has really increased my knowledge of resources at Altru. Went above and beyond my expectations!”
- “It was super nice to have a go-to person with the millions of questions when first starting.”
- “It helped me be more confident when I went to my unit to start training.”
To learn more about our Nurse Residency Program, please contact us at nurseresidencey@altru.org.
