The Nurse Residency Program supports new graduate nurses by building on knowledge and skills obtained in their nursing programs, assisting with the transition into their new professional role.

CalvertHealth utilizes the Vizient/AACN™  Nurse Residency Program curriculum that is built on the AACN Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. NRP is a 12-month program aimed at fostering the professional growth and development of our newest nurses, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver high-quality patient care.

The NRP curriculum consists of the following critical competencies from the AACN Essentials: development of the professional nurse, interprofessional practice, foundations of nursing quality and safety, person-centered care, scholarship for nursing practice, and leadership. Residents will complete an Advancing Clinical Excellence (ACE) initiative and engage in literature review, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of an evidence-based practice or quality improvement project.

The NRP offers nurse residents the opportunity to develop connections with nurse residents from varying specialties to create a sense of community and support. Residents will also be partnered with mentors from a different clinical area that will support them in their transition to practice and ACE initiative.

Nurse Residency Development Model

New Graduate Nurses, CalvertHealth is a great place to work!

Benefits of Participating in The Nurse Residency Program

• Promotes peer and professional socialization
• Participation in seminars led by content experts
• Consistent support from CalvertHealth leadership and mentors
• Earn college credit for completing program
• Robust learning opportunity
• Professional development planning and support

Nurse Residency Candidate Requirements

• New graduate nurses (ADN, BSN, MSN) with less than one year of experience
• Graduated from an accredited nursing school
• Two-year commitment (starting from the day of hire)
• 120 days to obtain nursing license after receiving Approval-to-Test for NCLEX

Nurse Residency Program Applications

Questions should be directed to: Human Resources at 410.535.8164 or emailed to Jeffrey Amoakohene at jeffrey.amoakohene@calverthealthmed.org.

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