New Grad Residency Overview in California
At CommonSpirit Health, we believe our nursing care is our brand. We commit to providing a nationally-standardized, evidence-based best practice for newly licensed and new-to-practice nurses to transition to practice safely, effectively, and efficiently. Our Nurse Residency programs deliver nursing orientation and organizational socialization within the profession. Through in-person and virtually-enhanced education and support, the new nurse’s critical thinking skills, evidence-based decision-making skills, engagement, stress management capabilities, and leadership skills will be developed, nurtured, and optimized.
The program accelerates nursing competency by providing in-depth experiences, education, and support during the Nurse Resident’s first year. A competency-based curriculum coupled with trained preceptors and active mentorship capitalizes on American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Accreditation design and innovative, contemporary, and evidence-based practices.
Newly licensed registered nurses (RNs) are supported as they transition to practice at one of our facilities. The program consists of a comprehensive, evidence-based clinical orientation in addition to a 12-month transition-to-practice platform.
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Transition/Fellowship Nurse program
Our transitional or fellowship programs have been created to assist in the professional development of nurses who have more than 12 months of nursing experience, yet have not worked in acute care, have had a break from acute care or are seeking to change specialties in nursing.
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Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Arroyo Grande, CA |
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, CA |
California Hospital Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA |
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Community Hospital San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
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French Hospital Medical Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Glendale Memorial Hospital and HealthGlendale, CA
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Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA |
Mark Twain Medical Center
San Andreas, CA |
Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA |
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Mercy Medical Center MercedMerced, CA |
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge, CA |
St. Bernadine Medical Center
San Bernardino, CA |
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St. John’s Regional & Camarillo
Oxnard & Camarillo, CA |
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Stockton, CA |
St. Mary's Medical Center
Long Beach, CA |
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Nursing jobs in California
- Patient Care Assistant I 3E Cardiac Step Down 2023-331382 Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
- *Patient Care Assistant I Neuro Tele 2023-305638 Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
- *Patient Care Assistant I Neuro Tele 2023-305637 Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
- Application Analyst III 2023-332005 Houston, Texas
- Research Post Doctoral Fellow 2023-334349 Phoenix, Arizona
- LPN 4IC Progressive Care 2023-335334 Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
- Credentialing Coordinator 2023-329599 Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
- LPN 4IC Progressive Care 2023-335335 Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky