Our Nurse Residency program guides new registered nurses through a yearlong onboarding process to create a smooth transition from student to professional nurse.
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
2025 Program Overview
February 2025 Cohort
- Start date: February 10, 2025
- Recommended to apply by January 1, 2025
April 2025 Cohort
- Start date: April 7, 2025
- Recommended to apply by March 14, 2025
June 2025 Cohort
- Start date: June 16, 2025
- Recommended to apply by May 16, 2025
July 2025 Cohort
- Start date: July 28, 2025
- Recommended to apply by June 27, 2025
October 2025 Cohort
- Start date: October 6, 2025
- Recommended to apply by September 5, 2025
Units included
- Critical Care
- Emergency Department
- Progressive Care Unit (Step Down)
- Medical/Surgical Unit
- Medical Specialty (Cardiac/Gen Med)
- General Med Surgery
- Family Care (Pediatrics)
- Family Birthing Center
- NICU
- Behavioral Health
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 Residencey Program, please contact us at nurseresidencey@altru.org.
