Nurse Residency Program
We know the step out of the classroom and up to the bedside is a big one. That’s why we offer new nurses additional support through our Nurse Residency Program, the only accredited nurse residency program in the region.
The Nurse Residency Program at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) bridges the gap between classroom learning and direct patient care. Our program is a year-long series of guided learning experiences and group bonding designed to support new nurses as they transition into professional nursing practice.
Located in Florida’s capital city, our program is designed in conjunction with the University Health System Consortium and supplements our traditional hospital and unit orientations. Throughout the program, we will help new nurses develop leadership skills, analyze evidence through literature review and grow into their profession.
Accepted new nurse graduates will begin employment at TMH and be enrolled in our Nurse Residency Program.
Eligibility
- New graduates who are licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- New graduates who are waiting to take the NCLEX, have a testing number and have Graduate Nurse (GN) status.
- Florida-licensed RNs with less than six months experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
- If you have an ASN, we want to help you further your education and offer tuition assistance to obtain your BSN.
Apply now
Apply to one of our upcoming Nurse Residency Classes.
If you have any questions, please contact Ambyr Dack at ambyr.dack@tmh.org or 850-431-2505.
Program Guidelines
The participant will:
- Attend and actively participate in all program activities including: projects, online courses, small groups, journals and career planning. All program activities take place during paid hours off the unit.
- Complete all program assignments which include: projects, online courses, classes, journals and a career plan.
- Complete all program evaluation and participant satisfaction surveys.
FAQs
What will my schedule be during the Residency?
The first week of employment will be full time, 8-4:30 weekdays. When you begin the unit orientation you will work the same hours as your Preceptor. Once orientation to the unit is completed, you will move to the regularly scheduled pattern of shifts for your position. Time dedicated to the Residency Program activities will be accommodated in your schedule.
What will I be paid while in the Residency Program?
All hours worked during the residency are paid at your regular RN rate.
Do I have to participate in the Residency Program to become employed at TMH as a new graduate?
Yes, all new graduates will be enrolled in the Residency Program.
Do Nurse Residents choose their unit or are they assigned?
RN residents will provide their top three nursing areas. The RN Residency Team will setup panel interviews and work to place the RN residents in one of the top three preferred nursing areas.
What staff support do Nurse Residents receive?
The program coordinator of the Nurse Residency Program, unit educators, facilitators and the nurse residents’ preceptor for each clinical area have advanced nursing education and experience transitioning new nurses from students to professionals in the clinical specialty areas they support.
The managers participate in the interviewing and selection process for all residents in their assigned clinical unit. In addition, the managers are responsible for scheduling, facilitating the individualized preceptor experience, continuously revising the unit-specific orientation pathways, and evaluating the progress of each assigned nurse resident.
The managers have the overall responsibility to ensure that the Nurse Residency Program provides the socialization, clinical and educational experiences for the professional growth and development of new graduate nurses at TMH.
