As a new graduate nurse, you have many important choices to make that will launch your career, and there are several hospitals offering new graduate programs. How will you choose the one that’s right for you?
The Windham Hospital Nurse Residency Program is the only one of its kind in eastern Connecticut that offers you the most complete nurse residency program available.
This innovative and progressive program attracts new graduate nurses who are committed to establishing a sophisticated and unshakable foundation in the way they deliver care while providing exceptional patient experience. It is designed to provide comprehensive learning that builds on your academic knowledge to prepare you with the skills to thrive in our ever-changing healthcare landscape and the advancement of cutting-edge technologies.
This innovative program offers the following components:
Clinical immersion experiences at the bedside with a RN Clinical Partner who will facilitate the expansion of your clinical repertoire, share their knowledge and expertise, assist with decision making, and help you develop critical thinking. This residency dedicates nearly 75 percent of its time to these immersion experiences for 12 weeks. Nurse residents may have the opportunity to select a specialty track* in which they receive focused elements for a specific population or level of care. The specialty tracks offered will vary based on the needs of the hospital. Previous tracks that have been offered include: Medical/ Surgical; Critical Care; Emergency Services; Surgical Services; Birthing Center, and Psychiatric Services.
Problem-based learning and simulation laboratory education comprises about 25 percent of the program. Your curriculum is a shared responsibility. The clinical learning parameters are first set by your RN Clinical Coaches and the direction and depth of your acquired knowledge rests on your engagement, clinical inquiry, and your resourcefulness while working in teams.
Reflective supervision and support is offered by experienced and trained facilitators to allow you a confidential and supportive place to express concerns and develop practical tools to deal with the stress of being a new RN.
Being a Windham Nurse Resident is a paid job, and Nurses are hired directly to the units they will be employed. Following successful completion of the clinical immersion phase nurses will transition to working in their hired positions as staff. Nurse residents must be able to work any shift (days, evenings, or nights) but are primarily hired to nights. Professional development opportunities are provided to Nurse Residents for the remainder of the one-year period through seminars, simulation laboratory experiences, and monthly check-in meetings with RN Clinical Coaches and Clinical Nurse Educators.
Admission to the program
Admission to the Windham Nurse Residency Program is highly competitive, and applications are accepted three times a year, with programs starting in February, July, and October.
To apply, please visit the online application portal.
Email questions to EastRegionClinicalExcellence@hhchealth.org.
Information Sessions
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