Childrens National Health Systems Pediatric Nurse Residency program provides the

novice nurse with the knowledge base and skill set needed to transition to competence in
clinical nursing practice. While providing the needed skills to meet the organization goals
and mission, the program provides nurses with the leadership skills to work collaboratively
within a multidisciplinary team. The program bridges the gap between undergraduate
education and real-life professional nursing practice, delivering state-of-the art pediatric
care.
The program is offered to new graduate registered nurses from an accredited nursing
program with a passion for children. All new graduates, with less than one-year acute care
experience, are eligible to participate in the program after obtaining licensure.
Program Description
The paid Pediatric Nurse Residency is one-year long with three phases. The program is
highly supportive, with sequential learning experiences including didactic classroom
lectures, structured computer-based learning, case studies, and clinical experiences
incorporating simulations and hands-on technical skill development.
Phase I (0-3 months) is considered the most intensive and rigorous. The first weeks consist
of central and unit-based orientation. During Phase I the RN works with a primary preceptor
to support clinical competency development. The curriculum includes an extensive array of
content pertinent to the pediatric population, clinical skill and RN responsibility within the
multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Phase II (4-9 months) includes scheduled classroom meetings once every month. These
meetings provide peer networking and support sessions, build clinical knowledge, define
theprofessional registered nurse role and further refine clinical skill development. During this
phase the RN will have the opportunity to select a "Clinical Challenge." The Clinical
Challenge assignment is an opportunity for self exploration of a professional practice issue.
Prior to completing Phase II the RN will have the opportunity to make a professional
presentation to nursing peers.
Phase III (9-12 months) permits the RN to self direct three separate areas of concentrated
learning activities to promote his/her professional development via shadow days. Phase III
ends with an Evidence- based Change Project and presentation to peers and nursing
leadership. This project introduces the RN to stakeholder theory and the application of
stakeholders in a selected change project.
Evaluation
During the first three months of the program, the nursing intern and RN preceptor complete
a bi- weekly customized goal and development plan. Informal talks between the staff
development specialists, clinical instructors, clinical coordinators, clinical educators, and
professional practice specialists provide feedback on areas of future growth.
Residency Benefits
Paid residency
Tuition reimbursement for academic advancement
Tuition for CPR, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, certification classes, and attendance at continuing
education programs.
Monetary reward for RN's receiving specialty certification or Academic Advancement.
Dedicated hours to pediatric nursing content, professional development, peer support, and
blended learning in a classroom setting
Dedicated hours to concentrated skill development in nine different clinical units in the
hospital in small learning teams
One on one clinical precepted hours in the acute care clinical units
Personal Professional Portfolio membership
Weekly invitations to attend professional rounds with medical staff
Shared Leadership Council membership opportunities
Professional career advancement program
The Pediatric Nurse Residency program is offered twice a year. In 2014 the winter
residency groups will start in March and the summer residency groups will start in
September. Applications are accepted for posted positions in November, December and
January of each year for the upcoming winter residency. Applications are accepted for
posted positions starting in January for the upcoming summer residency. Positions are
posted as they become available on each unit. New positions are posted on Wednesdays.
To apply, search our current openings for the RNI or RNI/II positions.
Read more about Nursing at Children's National.
http://childrensnational.org/careers-and-training/education-training/residency-programs/nursing-
residency-program?sc_lang=en
VUMC's Nurse Residency Program
VUMC created a Nurse Residency Program to help newly hired nurse graduates transition into the role of
professional nurse. We offer career tracks in specialized areas of care (either Adult Health or Pediatric patient-care
settings), giving nurse residents the ability to focus on areas that match their interests and career goals

Florida Hospital offers state of the art internship and training programs. Whether you're a graduate nurse just about
to start your nursing career or an experienced nurse transitioning to a new area we have a training program just for
you. Please click on the name of the training program you would like to learn more about.
Nurse Technician
Senior Nurse Technician Program
Graduate Nurse and RN Transition Specialty Unit
Critical Care Nurse Internship Program (CCNIP) for Graduate Nurses
Online Critical Care Nurse (CCN) Program for Graduate Nurses
Online Critical Care Nurse (CCN) Program for Registered Nurses

Nurse Technician

If you are just beginning your professional nursing career, our Nurse Tech Program will give you a jump start. The
Nurse Tech position was created for nursing students who want to work in the acute care setting while in school.
Specialty areas for student nurses include: Critical Care, Diabetes, Emergency, Medical Psychiatry, Medical/Surgical,
Perinatal, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Stroke Management. As a Nurse Tech, you will enjoy:
Classroom learning and clinical orientation with a preceptor
A competitive wage, differentials may apply
Rewarding experiences that will help prepare you for your future role as a professional nurse
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Senior Nurse Technician Program

The Senior Nurse Tech Program is offered through the Center for Nursing Education. The SNT program offers a
unique opportunity for a senior nursing student to expand and enhance their clinical nursing skills learned in school.
Through this program the student will be challenged to demonstrate effective time management and utilize clinical
reasoning. The student must be in their final semester of nursing school to be eligible. An enhanced wage is offered
including differentials.
The student will be hired to work one 12-hour shift per week for up to twelve weeks from time of hire and paired with
a RN. The program is completed upon graduation, where an SNT may transition to one of the graduate nurse
programs at Florida Hospital.
The SNT program is a great stepping stone to advancing your career in the exciting world of nursing at Florida
Hospital. Florida Hospital has been rated one of Americas best hospitals by the U. S. News & World Report. You can
join the caring team at FH and share in our commitment to make a difference in patient care by exemplifying the
spirit to care.
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Graduate Nurse Training - Specialty Units

Florida Hospital is committed to creating an environment that will stimulate both graduate nurses (GN) and
transition RNs to reach their maximum potential. The graduate nurse and transitioning registered nurse specialty
unit training program consists of:
1. A didactic component that uses research-based material that tailored to the needs of GNs. This content exposes GNs
to commonly encountered situations and scenarios to assist with their new role as a professional RN before they work
in the clinical setting.
2. A classroom application component that focuses on hands-on skills and reinforces Florida Hospital policy and
procedures.
3. Length of clinical time with a preceptor is dependent on the area the GN or transitioning RN is hired to. This
precepted time focuses on clinical decision making, skills check off, documentation, medication administration, and
direct care with collaboration of other care team members.
4. GNs and transitioning nurses may be required to complete unit specific orientation and competencies to further
develop their knowledge base in their chosen specialty.
The ultimate goal is that the GN or transitioning nurse completes the program as a well-rounded and competent
nurse with awareness of their patients, team-members, and themselves.
Eligibility Requirements GN Specialty unit:
Florida RN license or ATT ( same for transitioning RNs )
Less than one year of experienced clinical time
Interview with acceptance on specialty unit( same for transitioning RNs )
Units include:
RIO
Psychiatric Medical Unit
Rehab
Orthopedics
Fracture Care unit
Pediatrics
Pediatric PCU
Pediatric ICU
Neonatal ICU
Gynecology
Mother Infant Unit
High Risk Mother/Baby
Newborn Nursery
Labor & Delivery
Medical/ Surgical Unit
Medical Unit
Surgical Unit
Oncology Surgical
* Pediatric Oncology (Only for experienced nurses transitioning to this area)
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Critical Care Nurse (CCN) Internship Program for Graduate Nurses

Critical Care training is for both Progressive Care Units (PCU) and Intensive Care Units (ICU). This training program incorporates a
comprehensive review of body systems focusing on the nursing care of the critically ill patient. Also, included is completion of Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). The ICU components include hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management. This traditional lecture
approach provides the basic didactic critical care content with instructor interaction that is reinforced in clinical experience with a preceptor.
Length of clinical experience is determined by area of interest:
PCU = 11 weeks
ICU =16 weeks
Specialty Adult Critical Care Areas include:
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cardiac- medical
Cardiac- surgical
Emergency Department
Multi-system
Neuro Science- medical
Neuro Science- surgical
Oncology- medical
Oncology-surgical
Renal
Vascular
The Checkpoints are as follows:
Successful completion of the Introduction to Basic Dysrhythmias prerequisite course
Comprehensive Body System Exam
MegaCode check off (ACLS)
Successful completion of clinical milestones
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Online Critical Care Nurse (CCN) Program for Registered Nurses

This monthly program incorporates comprehensive online body systems modules for those looking to enter the PCU
and ICU environment. The modules include anatomy and physiology, various body systems conditions, diagnostics,
nursing care and treatment. The ICU components include hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management.
This online approach provides the basic didactic critical care content with educational activities that is reinforced in
clinical experience with a preceptor.

Length of clinical experience is determined by area of interest and previous experience:
PCU= 6 weeks
ICU= 6 weeks
Specialty Adult Critical Care Areas include:
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cardiac- medical
Cardiac- surgical
Multi-system
Neuro Science- medical
Neuro Science- surgical
Oncology- medical
Oncology-surgical
Renal
Vascular
The Checkpoints are as follows:
Successful completion of the Introduction to Basic Dysrhythmias prerequisite course
Body Systems module exams score 80
Basic Knowledge Assessment Test score 82%
Successful completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support training
Successful completion of clinical milestones.
https://www.floridahospitalnursing.com/professional-development/nursing-education/internship-
training-programs

Florida Hospital offers state of the art internship and training programs. Whether you're a graduate nurse just about
to start your nursing career or an experienced nurse transitioning to a new area we have a training program just for
you. Please click on the name of the training program you would like to learn more about.
Nurse Technician
Senior Nurse Technician Program
Graduate Nurse and RN Transition Specialty Unit
Critical Care Nurse Internship Program (CCNIP) for Graduate Nurses
Online Critical Care Nurse (CCN) Program for Graduate Nurses
Online Critical Care Nurse (CCN) Program for Registered Nurses

Nurse Technician

If you are just beginning your professional nursing career, our Nurse Tech Program will give you a jump start. The
Nurse Tech position was created for nursing students who want to work in the acute care setting while in school.
Specialty areas for student nurses include: Critical Care, Diabetes, Emergency, Medical Psychiatry, Medical/Surgical,
Perinatal, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Stroke Management. As a Nurse Tech, you will enjoy:
Classroom learning and clinical orientation with a preceptor
A competitive wage, differentials may apply
Rewarding experiences that will help prepare you for your future role as a professional nurse
Back To Top

Senior Nurse Technician Program

The Senior Nurse Tech Program is offered through the Center for Nursing Education. The SNT program offers a
unique opportunity for a senior nursing student to expand and enhance their clinical nursing skills learned in school.
Through this program the student will be challenged to demonstrate effective time management and utilize clinical
reasoning. The student must be in their final semester of nursing school to be eligible. An enhanced wage is offered
including differentials.
The student will be hired to work one 12-hour shift per week for up to twelve weeks from time of hire and paired with
a RN. The program is completed upon graduation, where an SNT may transition to one of the graduate nurse
programs at Florida Hospital.
The SNT program is a great stepping stone to advancing your career in the exciting world of nursing at Florida
Hospital. Florida Hospital has been rated one of Americas best hospitals by the U. S. News & World Report. You can
join the caring team at FH and share in our commitment to make a difference in patient care by exemplifying the
spirit to care.
Back To Top

Graduate Nurse Training - Specialty Units

Florida Hospital is committed to creating an environment that will stimulate both graduate nurses (GN) and
transition RNs to reach their maximum potential. The graduate nurse and transitioning registered nurse specialty
unit training program consists of:
1. A didactic component that uses research-based material that tailored to the needs of GNs. This content exposes GNs
to commonly encountered situations and scenarios to assist with their new role as a professional RN before they work
in the clinical setting.
2. A classroom application component that focuses on hands-on skills and reinforces Florida Hospital policy and
procedures.
3. Length of clinical time with a preceptor is dependent on the area the GN or transitioning RN is hired to. This
precepted time focuses on clinical decision making, skills check off, documentation, medication administration, and
direct care with collaboration of other care team members.
4. GNs and transitioning nurses may be required to complete unit specific orientation and competencies to further
develop their knowledge base in their chosen specialty.
The ultimate goal is that the GN or transitioning nurse completes the program as a well-rounded and competent
nurse with awareness of their patients, team-members, and themselves.
Eligibility Requirements GN Specialty unit:
Florida RN license or ATT ( same for transitioning RNs )
Less than one year of experienced clinical time
Interview with acceptance on specialty unit( same for transitioning RNs )
Units include:
RIO
Psychiatric Medical Unit
Rehab
Orthopedics
Fracture Care unit
Pediatrics
Pediatric PCU
Pediatric ICU
Neonatal ICU
Gynecology
Mother Infant Unit
High Risk Mother/Baby
Newborn Nursery
Labor & Delivery
Medical/ Surgical Unit
Medical Unit
Surgical Unit
Oncology Surgical
* Pediatric Oncology (Only for experienced nurses transitioning to this area)
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Critical Care Nurse (CCN) Internship Program for Graduate Nurses

Critical Care training is for both Progressive Care Units (PCU) and Intensive Care Units (ICU). This training program incorporates a
comprehensive review of body systems focusing on the nursing care of the critically ill patient. Also, included is completion of Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). The ICU components include hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management. This traditional lecture
approach provides the basic didactic critical care content with instructor interaction that is reinforced in clinical experience with a preceptor.
Length of clinical experience is determined by area of interest:
PCU = 11 weeks
ICU =16 weeks
Specialty Adult Critical Care Areas include:
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cardiac- medical
Cardiac- surgical
Emergency Department
Multi-system
Neuro Science- medical
Neuro Science- surgical
Oncology- medical
Oncology-surgical
Renal
Vascular
The Checkpoints are as follows:
Successful completion of the Introduction to Basic Dysrhythmias prerequisite course
Comprehensive Body System Exam
MegaCode check off (ACLS)
Successful completion of clinical milestones
Back To Top

Online Critical Care Nurse (CCN) Program for Registered Nurses

This monthly program incorporates comprehensive online body systems modules for those looking to enter the PCU
and ICU environment. The modules include anatomy and physiology, various body systems conditions, diagnostics,
nursing care and treatment. The ICU components include hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management.
This online approach provides the basic didactic critical care content with educational activities that is reinforced in
clinical experience with a preceptor.

Length of clinical experience is determined by area of interest and previous experience:
PCU= 6 weeks
ICU= 6 weeks
Specialty Adult Critical Care Areas include:
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cardiac- medical
Cardiac- surgical
Multi-system
Neuro Science- medical
Neuro Science- surgical
Oncology- medical
Oncology-surgical
Renal
Vascular
The Checkpoints are as follows:
Successful completion of the Introduction to Basic Dysrhythmias prerequisite course
Body Systems module exams score 80
Basic Knowledge Assessment Test score 82%
Successful completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support training
Successful completion of clinical milestones.
https://www.floridahospitalnursing.com/professional-development/nursing-education/internship-
training-programs
Nursing Internship Programs
Interns learn the current capabilities of our state-of-the-art equipment and participate in didactic and
preceptor clinical activities. Interns must have an RN license before the program start date, and must
make a two-year employment commitment following completion of the Internship Program. Typically,
interns can choose from the following areas: Mother-Baby, Neonatal ICU, Labor & Delivery, General
Medicine, GI Specialty Unit, Neuroscience, Orthopedics, Oncology, Operating Room, PACU and Adult
Critical Care.
Internship programs are overseen by Clinical Nurse Specialists and dedicated unit based Clinicians
committed to providing individualized training and support. Each Nurse comes to an internship program
with different strengths and areas for development. We customize your education to make you the best
Nurse you can be.
By building a strong foundation of fundamental clinical and critical thinking skills, our Interns complete
their programs prepared to serve as "leaders at the bedside". Northside's ongoing professional
development opportunities build upon this foundation ensure you achieve your goals - whether your future
lies in hand-on care, leadership or education.
Our Nurse Extern Program is an employment opportunity for nursing students who have successfully
completed their junior year and are entering their senior year in a nursing program. Typically, our students
work in Medical, Surgical, Neonatal, Family-Centered Care and Labor and Delivery. Internship programs
vary in length based on clinical specialty and begin several times though-out the year.
For more information call (404) 851-8745.
Student Clinicals
Clinical rotations provide clinical experience and are available for groups of six to seven students under
the direct supervision of a nursing instructor.
For more information call (404) 851-8745.
Student Practicums
Senior nursing students can gain clinical and leadership experience under the direct supervision of a
Northside Hospital RN preceptor.
http://www.northside.com/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH005475
The goal of the Center for Advanced Practice fellowship program at Carolinas HealthCare System is to provide
exposure to an array of complex disease processes in the acute, primary and urgent care settings to prepare the
advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) to deliver superior patient care while in a protected learning environment.
The one year, post-graduate fellowship programs are appropriate for new nurse practitioners (NP) and physician
assistant (PA) graduates, as well as advanced clinical practitioners wishing to change disciplines or career paths .
The programs have semi-annual start dates in April and October.
Goals of the Fellowship:
Allows both NPs and PAs to demonstrate improved clinical outcomes while obtaining the clinical knowledge
and expertise needed to practice at the top of license.
Serves as an immersion in specific specialty competencies to prepare thes ACP for critical thinking above
the level received in their formal education.
Serves to expand the ACP's knowledge of evidenced-based practice, basic research techniques, guideline
development and quality improvement initiatives.
Overall, the fellowship prepares the ACP to be a well-rounded provider, leader and resource within the healthcare
team. In addition to scheduled simulation labs, case presentations and team learning discussions, fellows experience
real-time patient care as licensed ACPs in various patient care units with a gradual ease into independence.
Each fellow graduate is equipped with the crucial experience in many specialty-specific rotations and procedures, as
well as an established network of providers within other specialties.
In the News
Program hopes to help fill gap of national doctor shortage
Watch this WSOC clip

Post-Graduate Acute Care Fellowship Program
The post-graduate acute care fellowship program allows both NPs and PAs to develop the knowledge base to
perform procedures and life-saving interventions in various high acuity patient populations and situations. The
fellowship concentrates on typical difficulties with transition to practice, and prepares the ACP to perform in a
specialized acute care setting while developing foundational specialty-specific skills and knowledge.
Five inpatient specialties available:
Urology
Medical critical care (ACNPs and PAs only)
Acute care surgery (ACNPs and PAs only)
Cardiology
Carolinas Hospitalist Group
Other specialty tracks are being developed.
The first three months of all inpatient specialties are spent in a core critical care curriculum with intensive care unit
rotations at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. The last nine months will be spent in specialty curriculum with
didactic and clinical responsibilities.
Post-Graduate Ambulatory Care Fellowship Program
The post-graduate primary care fellowship program allows both NPs and PAs to develop confidence in the practice
setting through a team-based approach integrated with an advanced behavioral health component essential for
primary care providers. The primary care fellowship program delivers the opportunity for ACPs to become board
certified in primary care while exposing them to a variety of specialized behavioral health environments that they may
not have experienced in their formal education.
Three primary care specialties available:
Pediatrics
Family medicine (FNPs and PAs only)
Internal medicine
The first three weeks of all primary care specialties are spent in core curriculum focusing on orientation, clinical
placement, office skills, patient interactions and professionalism.
Post-Graduate Urgent Care Fellowship Program
The post-graduate urgent care fellowship program allows both NPs and PAs to develop the knowledge base to
perform patient care for acute and chronic illness, as well as injuries, in an outpatient setting, while establishing skill
sets for efficiency of practice and management of patient flow with utilization of appropriate resources. The fellowship
concentrates on the delivery of care in a variety of fast paced office environments.
http://www.carolinashealthcare.org/center-for-advanced-practice-fellowship

Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program
This intensive 12-month program is designed to provide advanced didactic education with a focused clinical
experience so that graduates have the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care in the specialty of
gastroenterology and hepatology in any setting. The Practitioner Fellowship Program is integrated with the Division's
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship Program for physicians, so that first-year fellows in both programs receive
comparable training experiences.
The program was created for recent nurse practitioner graduates who are planning a career in the specialty of
gastroenterology and hepatology and for practicing nurse practitioners who wish to redirect their careers toward
gastroenterology and hepatology.
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gastroenterology_hepatology/education_training/nurse_practitioner
_fellowship_program.html
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The concept of uniting nurse practitioner residency programs with FQHCs was first introduced in 2005 by Margaret
Flinter, PhD, APRN, C-FNP, to address two main issues: the shortage in primary care clinicians and the stresses
encountered by novice clinicians as they enter the workforce. She explains the burden experienced by the new
graduate: "During this critical first year of practice, the new NP's development is largely tied to the skills and scope of
a colleague whose primary responsibility is not mentorship, but his/her own practice, and who may or may not have
the skill, patience, interest, and/or time to devote to intensive training and mentoring. This first year of experience is in
contrast to the entry-to-practice physician who has completed a residency in a primary care specialty. The
discrepancy in entry to practice risks placing the new NP in a mid-level, apprentice-type position from which it is very
difficult to move to full professional status."
7

Spearheaded by Flinter in 2007, Community Health Centers, Inc., in Conn., began offering the first residency training
program for newly graduated family nurse practitioners. This community health center is designated a FQHC and as
such is mandated to provide primary healthcare for diverse populations and must be staffed by clinicians specializing
in family and primary care.
8
Today, FQHCs are the healthcare providers for over 20 million Americans nationwide,
and many new residency programs will be based in such care centers.
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Current NP Residencies and Fellowships
At present, there is a small proliferation of diverse residencies and fellowships available to students and new
graduates. These programs are based in the hospital as well as the community healthcare setting. While a fair
number maintain a focus on family health and primary care, a recent search of the literature uncovered programs
offering residencies or fellowships across a wide range of specialties, including critical care, dermatology,
gastroenterology, psychiatry, pain and palliative care and cardiology. A sampling of current programs available
across the nation is provided in the table accompanying this article.
Current Standards Meet Clinical Expectations of Excellence
Current standards of practice allow nurse practitioners to function as licensed providers of care without additional
education; NPs receive clinical training as part of their educational programs. It is certainly true that time and
experience have shown that fully trained, certified and licensed NPs are safe and effective practitioners without
residencies. Research has also shown that NPs enjoy enormous patient satisfaction and stellar safety records.
10
In
addition, there is no study as yet demonstrating that nurse practitioners will perform better after a 1-year residency
program.
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There is no doubt that advanced education benefits nurse practitioners and smooths transition to practice. As Flinter
proposed, an NP trained in a residency program may experience greater job satisfaction and increased professional
status. The expectation that well trained NPs will more easily fill gaps in the provider shortage seems logical. At issue
then is what the future may hold for entry-level practitioners as residencies and fellowships continue expanding
across the nation. According to a 2011 report by The Institute of Medicine (IOM), residency programs should expand
quickly: "State boards of nursing, accrediting bodies, the federal government, and health care organizations should
take actions to support nurses' completion of a transition-to-practice program (nurse residency) after they have
completed a prelicensure or advanced practice degree program or when they are transitioning into new clinical
practice areas."
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Implications for Practice
Thus, the question of whether all nurse practitioners should undergo a 1- to t2-year residency program may be an
issue the profession will need to face sooner rather than later. As nurse residency programs continue to expand,
employers may elect to hire nurse practitioners who have undergone residency training or received fellowship
education over the new graduate without advanced training.
An additional burden may be placed on new graduates, as the American Association of Colleges of Nursing has
recommended that all nurse practitioners obtain DNP degrees by 2015, effectively adding another 2 to 3 years of
education over a 1- to 2-year residency requirement.
12
The current cost of educating a nurse practitioner is
considerably less than the cost of educating a physician. In terms of cost and efficiency, it is estimated that between 3
and 12 nurse practitioners can be educated for the price of educating 1 physician, and more quickly.
13
It follows that
commensurate costs and time considerations will need to figure into the equation of educating and incentivizing
clinicians to fill present and projected shortages.
Looking to the Future
As nurse practitioner residencies grow in number and popularity, it will be of clinical interest and significance to
conduct timely research studies that examine the effectiveness of the programs. However, it will also be critical to
view the movement's impact on how prospective nurse practitioners and new graduates consider employment options
and alternate pathways to practice. Similarly, we will need to examine how future employers will critique the
prospective clinician's entry to practice credentials and experience, when it comes time to hire the new graduate.
Karyn Lee Boyar is a family nurse practitioner who is a clinical instructor at the New York University College of
Nursing and a student in the DNP program at Pace University in New York.
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analysis no. 7. www.nihcr.org/PCP_Workforce.html.
2. MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies. Physician assistant training
programs.www.washington.edu/medicine/som/depts/medex/whoweare/whatisapa.htm.
3. Sommers BD, Rosenbaum S. Issues in health reform: How changes in eligibility may move millions back and forth
between Medicaid and insurance exchanges. Health Aff. 2011;30(2):228-236.
4. Alberti M. Warnings of doctor shortage go unheeded. www.remappingdebate.org/article/warnings-doctor-shortage-
go-unheeded.
5. Administration on Aging. A Profile of Older Americans: 2009.
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6. US Department of Health and Human Services. HHS awards $320 million to expand primary care
workforce.www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/09/20100927e.html.
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perspective. Online J Issues Nurs. 2005;10(3)6.
8. Community Health Centers, Inc. Our Model of Care. http://www.npresidency.com/.
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Econ.2011;29(5):230-250.
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Nursing-Leading-Change-Advancing-Health.aspx.
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13. Fairman JA, et al. Broadening the scope of nursing practice. New Engl J Med. 2011;364(3);193-196.
About Sutter Delta's Nurse Internship Program
The intent of these internships is to assist with the transition from student to neophyte nurse. This specialty tract is to
include didactic components, clinical practicums, developmental skills, and professional growth opportunities.
We have created these internships which take place on dedicated units and focuses on topics that will enhance the
skills in priority setting, critical thinking, delegation, time management and disease process management.
The classroom content with a focus on the care of clients across the continuum of life. This has been designed
to complement a mentor-based orientation
Direct, hands-on patient care, equipment and skills labs
Clinical conferences with intern, mentor and clinical educator of the specified department occurs once a week
and as needed to ensure that the needs of all team members are met.
Individualized clinical experience will be based on the needs of the nurse intern and adapted to ensure
success in the internship.
It is the expectation that the intern will work with a pre-assigned registered nurse. The registered nurse will
monitor the intern for all things which are applicable to both direct and in-direct client care.
These internships are designed to facilitate entry into practice of a newly licensed registered nurse from an academic
to a clinical setting. Therefore, applicants should not have any acute care experience as a registered nurse and must
also be a nursing graduate of 2 years or less.
These internships will allow the neophyte nurse to utilize learned skills through a non paid internship. The intern will
be paired with a seasoned, trained registered nurse that will provide a strong foundation and mentor successful
nursing skills.
During the designated training the nurse intern will not be allowed to carry a client assignment without direct over-
view and does not have the opportunity to take on additional hours that may displace an employee.
The nurse intern assigned to the designated department will not be included in the daily assignments or affect the
nursing staff count.
It is the mutual understanding between the nurse intern and Sutter Delta Medical Center that as this is a non paid
internship there is no compensation or entitlement for wages during the specified weeks and/or length of the
internship.
While the intent of the program is to assist the registered nurse there is not a guarantee of employment at completion.

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Frequently Asked Questions
How to Apply
Spring Program: Applications and resumes will be accepted electronically from January 1st through January 31st for
the spring program. Applications must be complete in their entirety by midnight on January 31st. You will be
contacted by mid February if you have been selected for the interview process. The internship program begins in
approximately late March. Please forward your cover letter, resume and electronic copies of your nursing license and
department specific certifications (see Addendums A - D) to Michelle Harris.
Fall Program: Applications and resumes will be accepted electronically from July 1st through July 31st for the fall
program. Applications must be complete in their entirety by midnight on July 31st. You will be contacted by mid
August if you have been selected for the interview process. The internship program begins in approximately late
September. Please forward your cover letter, resume and electronic copies of your nursing license and department
specific certifications (see Addendums A - D) to Michelle Harris.
Please indicate in the cover letter the desired specialty area of interest:
Emergency Department
Women's Health Center
Medical Telemetry
Medical Surgical
Out Patient Surgery
It is important to understand each applicant's desired area of discipline to help ensure success. Only apply to one
area of interest. A resume must accompany the cover letter upon email submission.
Please send your cover letter and email to the following areas of discipline.
Emergency Department
Women's Health Center/ Pediatrics
Medical Telemetry
Medical Surgical
Out Patient Surgery
http://www.sutterdelta.org/nurse-internship/
RN Internship Program
Lurie Childrens RN Internship Program is an innovative transitioning approach to prepare nurses for
a rewarding career in the care of children and families.
Built on the belief that a nurturing learning environment facilitates a sense of belonging and
acceptance, this program will provide guided classroom learning, precepted relationships, RN
transitioning sessions, clinical exchange experiences and mentors to support practice excellence.
The program invests in Lurie Childrens commitment to create a culture of inclusion and promise to
provide employees with resources for professional development.
RN Internship Program: Five Components
1. Individualized Preceptor Orientation
The nursing preceptor assists RN interns in learning clinical skills and developing team relationships. The
preceptor guides the RN intern in learning nursing responsibilities and becoming a member of the health
care team.
2. Clinical Exchange Opportunities
The clinical exchange opportunities support the RN interns development of a holistic approach to
pediatric nursing care. This will be accomplished by rotating to multiple patient care areas specific to their
patient population, enabling the RN intern to learn the patient experience first hand and build working
relationships throughout Lurie Children's.
3. RN Transitioning Sessions
The RN transitioning group discussions offer the RN intern a safe, confidential environment in which
experiences are shared. By connecting with peers the RN intern will learn coping skills in adjusting to a
new profession. The RN intern can also learn skills to balance work/life stress.
4. Pediatric Nursing Classes
o RN interns attend integrated clinical classes throughout the first year of employment
o Classes focus on specialty pediatric nursing assessment, skills and knowledge
o Learning techniques include lecture, discussion, skills practice and patient simulation scenarios
o Emergency management skills are developed through pediatric advanced life support and/or neonatal
resuscitation classes
5. Clinical Mentor
The mentor helps the RN intern gain confidence to successfully adjust to the demands of the staff nurse
position in the first year. The mentor shares career stories and gives insights for balancing work/life
priorities. The mentor guides the RN interns assimilation into his or her first professional nursing
position.
https://www.luriechildrens.org/en-us/for-healthcare-professionals/nursing-lurie-childrens/nursing-
education-training/Pages/internship-program.aspx