Program Highlights

Interactive Learning Focus​

• Problem-based learning​
• Web-based simulations​
• Debriefing sessions​

Front-Loaded Clinical Skills Training​

• Hands-on training begins in the first six weeks​
• Includes skills lab practice and simulations​
• Designed to build a strong clinical foundation early on​

Ongoing Education​

• New courses offered every three months​
• Continuous opportunities for learning and growth​

Expert-Led Instruction​

• Taught by multidisciplinary clinical experts and experienced faculty​
• Offers a well-rounded, comprehensive educational experience

Personalized Learning Experience​

• One-on-one preceptorship tailored to each new nurse​
• Focus on individualized support and hands-on guidance​

Skill Reinforcement​

• Task Mastery Days built into orientation​
• Reinforces essential clinical skills and promotes confidence

Integration of NovEx

• NovEx is an interactive online simulation platform integrated into our New Graduate RN Residency Program. It’s designed to sharpen clinical reasoning and decision-making skills before new nurse’s transition to real-world patient care.
• Through realistic patient scenarios commonly seen in clinical practice, NovEx helps new grads:
  • Strengthen early recognition, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment
  • Apply evidence-based practices in simulated, high-stakes situations
  • Receive real-time feedback on interventions, timing, and patient outcomes
  • Identify learning needs immediately—beyond traditional pass/fail evaluations
  • Track key safety and performance metrics like medication errors and failure-to-rescue
• By focusing on both knowledge and practice, NovEx supports a smoother and safer transition from novice nurse to confident clinician.

Integration of Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO)​

• New grads in critical care areas like the Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) are enrolled in ECCO, a self-paced, interactive program developed by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). It’s designed specifically for nurses new to critical care and features case-based modules that build clinical judgment and confidence.​

• Nurses receive one year of access and complete the content during orientation—reinforcing what they learn on the floor and helping them feel more prepared in their role.

  • Interactive & Real-World: Learn through clinical scenarios, not just reading
  • Flexible: Modular format tailored to your learning pace
  • Evidence-Based: Developed by AACN, used in 1,100+ hospitals
  • Confidence-Building: Simulations, multimedia, and feedback prepare you for safe patient care

New Graduate RN Support​

Structured Follow-Up​

• Ongoing check-ins with unit-based Clinical Nurse Educators​
• Regular support from nurse leaders including managers and directors​

Built-In Support Systems​

• Additional guidance from Clinical Nurse Educators​
• Peer support groups and wellness initiatives to promote well-being​

High-Quality Preceptorship​

• Emphasis on preceptor training, evaluation, and recognition​
• Ensures a supportive and effective learning environment​

Dedicated Mentorship​

• Program designed to foster professional growth and long-term career development

Program Phases & Learning Experiences

Week 1: Welcome & Foundations​

• Hospital Orientation​
• Clinical Orientation​
• Computer-Based Training (CBT) Day​

Week 2 and Beyond: Immersive Clinical and Professional Development​

• RN Residency Program Orientation​
• Meet & Greet with Program Leaders​
• eMD Training​
• 2–3 Dedicated RN Residency Days per Week​
• Interactive lectures with clinical content experts​
• Simulation-based debriefing sessions​
• Specialty workshops and case-based learning​

Ongoing Weekly Components​

• Individual Preceptorship: One-on-one unit-based training with an experienced RN preceptor​
• Patient Skills Day with CNAs: Collaborative hands-on skills practice​
• Task Mastery Days with RN Preceptors: Focused clinical skills development​
• Specialty Simulations and Events​
• Hypoglycemia Simulation​
• Code Blue Simulation​
• Sepsis Escape Room​
• 2-Day EKG Course