Frequently Asked Questions
- What is unique about Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals’ Nurse Residency Program?
- A commitment from Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and the Jefferson School of Nursing to support newly-hired nurses.
- A structured series of learning and work experiences that focus on knowledge application and skill acquisition.
- The curriculum is research based and guided by the CCNE Accreditation standards.
- What is the benefit of a nurse residency program?
- To ease the transition process from student to professional nurse
- Development of clinical and leadership skills
- Provide additional support beyond orientation
- Stronger partnership between the Hospital and the University
- Where will the Nurse Residency Program seminars take place?
- Various locations on campus, depending on the size of the group. The seminars are eight hour days and are counted as paid time.
- Who is a nurse resident?
- A graduate nurse of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program (within six months) that has committed to the one-year program.
- A master’s level nurse entering practice within six months of graduation that has committed to the one-year program.
- What is the role of the preceptor?
- Preceptors are experienced staff nurses who have attended the training program. The role will be standardized to provide consistency for the residents at the unit level. Each preceptor will:
- Have two years experience and attend the preceptor training program
- Baccalaureate prepared - Primary preceptors
- Associate Degree and Diploma nurses - Associate preceptors
- Preceptors provide clinical orientation at bedside level.
- Conduct weekly conferences with the nurse resident
- Assist the CNS and Nurse Manager in the evaluation of the resident
- What is the role of the Resident Facilitator?
- The role of the Resident Facilitator is performed by the Clinical Nurse Specialists. The CNS:
- Identify clinical development needs, problem solving, and skill acquisition
- Meet with small group of residents to offer additional support and assess progress
- Provide guidance, counseling and direction in the development of the resident by applying knowledge, critical thinking and professional practice.
- What is the Faculty Liaison’s role?
- To confer and consult with the residents, the preceptors, the CNS, Nurse Manager and the Program Coordinator.
- Present lectures and learning activities throughout the Nurse Residency Program
- Evaluate the program and make future recommendations.
- Can we include non-baccalaureate degree nurses in the Nurse Residency Program?
- Yes. The ADN and Diploma nurses will also participate in the program. Data collection and interpretation will be done by TJUH.
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