Graduate nurses can begin their career at MU Health Care by applying up to a year before graduation and still receive a Graduate Nurse sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. Applying early, as a nursing student, can also help increase your chances of being placed in your preferred unit.
As a graduate nurse at MU Health Care, you will be integrated into our accredited Nursing Residency Program — an innovative transition to practice program that allows nurses to experience orientation in conjunction with the training and orientation provided on your home unit.
This 12-month program consists of seminars, hands-on training and simulations that allow new nurses to gain additional knowledge and training beyond what they would learn in a standard orientation program. Our program empowers new nurses to continue their professional development while gaining on-the-job experience.
As a nurse resident, you will receive education on the following topics plus more!
Effective Communication
Medication Safety
Prioritization, Time Management, and Delegation
Infection Prevention
Health Equity, Ethics, & Bias
Risk Management
Workplace Violence Prevention
Stress Management, Resilience & Wellness
Patient & Family Teaching
The Business of Healthcare
Leadership at the Bedside
Professional Development
Evidence-Based Practice
Who participates?
Nurses who meet the following qualifications will participate in our program:
Nurse must have graduated from an accredited nursing school and have less than 12 months experience as a registered nurse (RN).
Nurse must have RN licensure or a permit to work as a graduate nurse pending licensure with the state of Missouri.
Nurse must be an MU Health Care employee in a full-time bedside nursing position.
Program expectations
The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) begins with a week of education consisting of lectures, hands on skills, clinical simulations, mock code experiences, and the opportunity to build connections with other graduate nurses at MU Health Care. Following this, nurse residents will attend monthly seminars or educational offerings to focus on professional progress and development, personal growth, and overall well-being.
See How Our Nurses Begin Their Residency With Immersion Week
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