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
2023 Program Overview
February 2023 Cohort
Start date: February 13, 2023
Recommended to apply by January 13, 2023.
April 2023 Cohort
Start date: April 10, 2023
Recommended to apply by March 17, 2023.
June 2023 Cohort
Start date: June 19th, 2023
Recommended to apply by May 26, 2023.
July/August 2023 Cohort
Start date: July 31, 2023
Recommended to apply by July 7, 2023.
October 2023 Cohort
Start date: October 9, 2023
Recommended to apply by September 15, 2023.
Units included
Critical Care
Emergency Department
Progressive Care Unit (Step Down)
Observation 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.”
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