To be eligible for the program, you must have the following:

• Degree from an accredited BSN or ADN nursing school
• Tennessee or compact state RN license
• Less than one year of experience

• No contract required
• Dedicated mentorship
• Hospital and nurse orientation
• Leadership and communication skills
• Weekly 4-hour classroom sessions
• Preceptor program on the clinical unit

• Create an individualized development plan with preceptors and management
• Develop effective decision-making skills in clinical judgment, reasoning and performance
• Include regulatory and safety requirements into daily practice
• Incorporate research-based, best practices to patient outcomes
• Provide clinical leadership at the point of care
• Strengthen commitment to nursing as a professional choice
• Transition from entry-level novice or advanced beginner to a competent nurse in the acute-care setting

For application information, email VWCHnurseresidency@vumc.org.