What are the benefits of being in the nurse residency program versus a typical orientation program?
The typical orientation focuses on technical skills and department and hospital policies and procedures and varies in length from six weeks to 12 weeks. The focus of the residency program is broader and includes the traditional orientation period plus a focus on transition from the nursing student role to the professional nurse role. The goal is to provide more support over a longer period of time to facilitate the successful transition for new graduates from advanced beginners to competent practitioners.
