New Graduate Nurse Residency Program
Click to apply for Spring 2025.
Our Nurse Residency Program achieved accreditation with distinctionfrom the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program ® (PTAP) in December 2022. This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to upholding evidence-based standards in supporting newly licensed registered nurses as they transition into professional practice. At the Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, we take pride in fostering excellence in nursing practice. For more information about ANCC PTAP ®, visit ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) | ANA.
The residency program is 6 months long, offered in the Spring and Fall, and provides opportunities in various nursing specialties.
Residents complete the 6 month program with a cohort of peers.
The comprehensive residency program encompasses:
Six weeks of in-classroom intensive clinical development each week:
- Patient-Centered Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clinical Practice
- Quality Improvement and Safety
- Informatics and Technology
- Management of Patient Care Delivery
4, 5, & 6 month Professional Development Seminars:
- Professional Development
- Values and Ethics
- Wellness
- Completion of an evidence-based project
Unit Level Orientation
- Orientation time on the specialty unit of hire with dedicated preceptors
- Precepted time on the unit continues past the first 6 weeks with the duration depending on the specialty unit of hire
The education team individualizes the curriculum to ensure the cohort and the individual resident is supported.
Throughout the 6 month program the education team will partner with your Nursing Leaders and preceptor to support you in your successful transition into your new role.
Spring 2025 New Graduate Nurse Residency
Open SNI New Grad Position: First week of January
Notify Candidates to schedule for interviews: Third week of February
Panel Interviews: Last week of February
Final Selection: First week of March
Program Start Date: April 7, 2025
Fall 2025 New Graduate Nurse Residency
Open SNI New Grad Position: Third week of April
Notify Candidates to schedule for interviews: Last week of May
Panel Interviews: Second week of June
Final Selection: Third week of June
Program Start Date: TBD