Specialty Orientation
During the residency program, participants are engaged in professional practice courses that are necessary for their transition.
These important courses to your growth in nursing include:
- Peer support
- Time management strategies
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Ethical decision making
- Working in an interprofessional team
- Professional development
- Bullying and incivility
- Evidenced-based practice
Transition Focus
After completion of their Specialty Orientation, the graduate nurse will:
- Participate in a mentoring program that facilitates the transition from academics to professional practice.
- Attend professional development courses, such as financial planning, participation in the profession, sociocultural assimilation, and leadership to aide in their transition to professional practice.
- Peer support is facilitated with a dedicated Facebook group for residents, enhancing your independent practice by increasing job satisfaction and job performance.