Nurse Residency Program
Mary Greeley's Nurse Residency Program meets the needs of new graduate nurses by delivering a personalized transition to practice experience that is meaningful, engaging, and supportive of each individual's personal needs and professional goals.
Goals
Mary Greeley offers a transition to practice Nurse Residency Program partnering with the University of Iowa College of Nursing's Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program (IONRP). Our program aims to transform nurses into exceptional caregivers by promoting:
- Responsibilities of the Professional Nurse
- Decision-making at the point of care
- Caring communication with patients
- Communication and collaboration within the healthcare team
- Research-based evidence for providing safe and quality patient care
- Resiliency of the new nurse
Eligibility
Upon hire or promotion into any open nursing position, nurses who fit the criteria listed below will automatically be enrolled into the 12-month Nurse Residency Program.
- ADN or BSN degree who has passed the NCLEX-RN exam with less than 12 months experience
- RN re-entering acute care environment
- RN re-entering employment may be considered
Benefits
- 12-month Paid Residency
- Gain Confidence
- Build Competency
- Establish Relationships
- Strengthen Decision-Making
- Discover Leadership Potential
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Develop Resiliency
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to be in the Nurse Residency Program?
No application is needed. If you are eligible, your information will be given to the Residency Coordinator who will contact you.
How often do you offer the program?
We enroll residents in cohorts, 3-4 times per year. Commonly summer, fall and spring.
Can I apply and/or start working before I graduate and have my RN license?
Yes! Nursing students in their final semester are encouraged to apply to open RN positions before graduation. We have several options that would allow you to start working and gain valuable clinical experience while in nursing school and after graduation while studying for NCLEX.
Do you support employees who are preparing for the NCLEX-RN?
Yes! We have partnered with Hurst Review Services to host the 3-day Hurst Live on-site. Mary Greeley eligible employees can register at no cost. If you have accepted an RN position but have not started, Mary Greeley will also cover the cost. Contact cox@mgmc.com or Human Resources for additional information.
What will I do while I'm in the program?
Expectations of the Participant
- Participate and complete the 12 month program.
- Complete online modules in session or outside of sessions if you miss.
- Attend face-to-face sessions once per month.
- Complete professional component.
- Communicate absences to the staffing office and your manager.
- Communicate absences to the site coordinator
- Actively participate in discussions.
- Demonstrate integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence throughout all interactions.
Curriculum
The Iowa Board of Nursing will award 36 contact hours for completing the residency’s online content, covering the following topics:
- Transition from student to professional nurse
- Communication
- Communicating with patient care providers
- Communicating with the health care team
- Conflict management
- Patient education
- Responsibilities of the Professional Nurse
- Quality
- Safety
- Evidence-based practice
- Instructions for quality improvement or evidence-based project
- Healthcare finance
- Information Technology
- Decision-Making at the Point of Care
- Prioritization
- Delegation
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Culturally responsive care
- Ethics
- Resiliency in Healthcare
- Self-awareness
- Self regulation
- Connection
- Optimism
Is there a professional experiences?
Yes, the IONRP requires an exciting professional experience component. You will choose between 3 options – committee, case study, or change project – as a way to get involved.
Will I earn continuing education credit for completing the program?
Yes, completion of our program is recognized by the Iowa Board of Nursing as 36 contact hours of continuing education.
What makes our Nurse Residency Program unique?
Our program is built around the philosophy that caring is both an art and a science. Our person-centered approach to transitions places authentic caring and trust, personal connection, and belongingness as top priorities. We invest in our new nurses by partnering with the University of Iowa IONRP because they are the experts in nurse residency. We value our newest nurses and want to insure your success as you move through your nursing career. We hope you will join us at Mary Greeley Medical Center where we can share in this journey together.
