The Hospital Track

The focus of this track is to provide hands-on experience in hospital inpatient departments, including the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department (ED), Inpatient Float Pool Team, medical/surgical units, Hematology/Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Operating Room (OR) and CARES/PACU. Nurses will gain exposure to acute care settings, working mainly 12-hour shifts that may vary between day, evening or night — depending on the needs of each department.

Orientation and Training

Once you're hired, you'll complete new orientation for team members and attend our skills validation course in our clinical skills lab. Next, you’ll start area-specific orientation with your preceptor. You’ll work one-on-one to learn the essential knowledge and skills needed for caring for patients in that specialty area.

Requirements

You'll work primarily 12-hour shifts, with the exception of a few designated days for classroom instruction. There are scheduled educational sessions and cohort meetings, which you'll be expected to attend. When you finish orientation requirements, you'll work independently as a full-time team member of your area.

Nurse Residency Program Focus

The Nurse Residency program cohort meetings focus on incorporating these key concepts into your practice:

• Family-centered care

• Communication skills

• Wellbeing initiatives

• Nursing care for common conditions

• Professional development

• Evidence-based practice

Hands-On Learning and Support

Program activities are engaging using case studies, simulation and creative learning. All activities promote the development of your critical thinking skills to anticipate pediatric patient care needs. Each cohort meeting includes time for debriefing and coping skills.

Hours and Shifts

You'll generally work 36 hours per week on the night shift. Depending on the staffing needs of the area, there may be other shift opportunities available.