Becker's Healthcare November 14, 2024
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has launched a six-month residency program that offers new nurses specialized training and mentoring in their intended area of practice.
Four details:
- The program recently welcomed its first cohort and aims to train around 750 nurses per year. New nurses are automatically enrolled in the residency program and select a specialized track in either medical-surgical care, emergency care, women’s health, intermediate care or operating room care.
- The program is designed to instill confidence in new nurses, improve patient safety and boost retention. The curriculum includes in-person training and mentoring at simulation centers, where nurses gain experience with critical...