At WellSpan, we’re driven every day to provide outstanding care not only for our patients, but also for our dedicated nurses—at every stage of their careers. We’re as invested in your professional success as you are.
We’re dedicated to providing you with an outstanding Nurse Residency program, delivering the clinical skills, experiences and support you need to move forward in your professional nursing career. You belong here.
Accredited 12-month residency program
WellSpan’s residency program for newly graduated RNs begins with your nursing orientation and lasts throughout your first year. Our program is designed to provide personalized support and experiences—delivered at the right time, in the right way—to best support your learning, providing:
- An Ease of Transition – bridging the gap between school and professional nursing
- Confidence-Building – with support and mentorship to succeed
- Growth for Your Career – professional development is the cornerstone of your curriculum
The WellSpan Nurse Residency program is an accredited ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) and aligns with Pathway accreditation.
A guided transition-to-practice program focused on your success
Under the guidance and support of clinical nursing staff, nurse educators, preceptors and program facilitators, you’ll be exposed to key hands-on learning experiences, case studies and discussion groups, and receive support and feedback to develop, grow and fine-tune your skills. Through didactic and simulated learning, combined with hands-on training in the clinical practice-based environment, you’ll acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to transition into the role of professional nurse.
Our program aims to create a strong social network, fostering a sense of community, support, resiliency-building and professional development.
Find your place with us
Whatever your career goals, expect to achieve them—and more—by joining us here at WellSpan. We’re 23,000 strong, working as one to improve the health of our communities. You belong here.
