Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience.
At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled – no extra paperwork or applications!
Are you looking to enter the specialties of medical surgical nursing, intermediate care, critical care, emergency care, the operating room, or women’s health? Available across all 12 Sentara hospitals, this immersive program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.
RN Residency
Our program will help you bridge the gap between preparation and practice as a Sentara nurse.
Our unique 6-month program includes:
- No separate application required, automatic enrollment
- General nursing orientation
- Specialty clinical track residency
- Professional development sessions
- Mentoring and unit-based preceptors
Program highlights:
- Formal delivery of fundamental concepts using simulation, case studies and gaming
- Hands-on experience alongside trained preceptors
- Exposure to evidence-based practice guidelines
- Mentoring from skilled educators
Program benefits:
- Transition from novice to competent nurse
- Enhanced confidence and competence in patient care
- Develop effective decision-making skills
- Incorporate evidence-based practice
- Improved critical thinking and communication
- Increase job satisfaction
Interested in learning more? Please contact Sentara's Talent Acquisition team at nursingcareers@sentara.com
