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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. 

 

How has the residency program helped me?

“I am delighted with Dignity Health's residency program. Coming in as a new grad with no confidence in my skills, I was nervous about being on the floor. The residency program and education department have provided exceptional tools, from education to hands-on training. The program has exceeded my expectations and initiated the development of the confidence I need and the skills to care for patients properly. I am overjoyed with this opportunity.”

– Lupe O. RN

To view our RN Residency open jobs, click here. 


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.   

Our Facilities

California Region: Locations

North State -

  1. Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta
  2. Mercy Medical Center Redding
  3. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital
  4. Sierra Nevada Hospital

Sacramento -

  1. Woodland Memorial Hospital
  2. Mercy General Hospital
  3. Mercy San Juan Medical Center
  4. Mercy Hospital of Folsom
  5. Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

Central Coast -

  1. St Mary's Medical Center
  2. St Francis Memorial Hospital
  3. Sequoia Hospital
  4. Dominican Hospital
  5. French Hospital Medical Center
  6. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
  7. Marian Regional Medical Center
  8. St. John's Hospital Camarillo
  9. St. John's Regional Medical Center

Central Valley -

  1. St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center
  2. Mark Twain Medical Center
  3. St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton
  4. Mercy Medical Center Merced
  5. Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
  6. Mercy Hospital Downtown
  7. Mercy Hospital Southwest

Southern California -

  1. Northridge Hospital Medical Center
  2. Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center
  3. California Hospital Medical Center
  4. Community Hospital of San Bernardino
  5. St. Bernardine Medical Center
  6. St. Mary Medical Center


Have a question about the program?

Contact Kim directly, our Recruiter kim.flanders900@commonspirit.org

Facilities Kim covers: 

California Hospital Medical Center

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health

St Mary's Medical Center

St. Johns: Camarillo and Regional

Marian Regional Medical Center

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital 

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Have a question about the program?

Contact Tiffany directly, our Recruiter tiffany.russell@commonspirit.org

Facilities Tiffany covers: 

Community Hospital San Bernardino

Mercy Medical Center Merced

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital 

Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield

 


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