New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program

The New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program was created to provide ongoing clinical and personal support to first-year nurses in practice. The program gives new graduates a forum to share thoughts, feelings, concerns, and clinical experiences. Through the process of sharing, new graduates are empowered with the understanding that the challenges experienced during transition from school to practice are “normal.” 

PIH Health Whittier Hospital’s New Graduate RN Residency Program is a 12-month cohort model offered four times a year. The goals are to:

• Assist new graduate RNs in their transition into the RN role
• Establish the delivery of high-quality and safe patient care while exhibiting PIH Health's core values
• Enhance clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and clinical judgment
• Support continuous professional development

PTAP-Accredited by American Nurses Credentialing Center

Our New Graduate RN Residency Program was recently awarded accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP)—a national mark of excellence in supporting new nurses as they transition into clinical practice.
Recognized for excellence in:

• Program leadership & design
• Organizational integration & culture
• Practice-based learning
• Professional development support
• Career growth & measurable outcomes

This accreditation confirms our program meets rigorous national standards and is built to support your long-term success as a professional nurse.

Meet our Team

Ivy C. Tuason PhD RN FNP-BC
Systems Director, Clinical Education and Professional Development

Karol Lama MSN ANP RN
Clinical Manager, Clinical Education and Professional Development

Jordan-Alexandra David MSN RN
New Graduate RN Residency Program Coordinator

Janet Roque MSN RN
New Graduate RN Residency Program Coordinator

Sue Lee, SHRM-CP
Sr. Healthcare Recruiter

Program Dates

The New Graduate RN programs are offered four times a year. Position availability is dependent on unit-specific hiring needs.