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CHI Memorial RN Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
CHI Memorial RN Residency Program at CHI Memorial is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP).
Accredited since 2017, CHI Memorial’s RN Residency Program was the first in Tennessee to achieve accreditation. As of June 2021 nearly 643 new graduate nurses have completed the residency since our first cohort in July 2015 when our program was revamped. New nurses gain exposure to different areas, find a department that’s a great fit for both the nurse and their team and feel comfortable in their new roles as they strive to grow in their careers.
Our comprehensive, 12-month program provides recent graduates of nursing schools with a consistent and thorough orientation experience designed to transition them into professional practice successfully.
During the orientation phase of the program, residents:
New nurses begin their training in February, July or September each year. Education and training are unique to the clinical track.
Our RN residency program is improving the quality of care provided to patients while also increasing physician confidence in new graduate nurses.
(l-r) Rebekah Gilman, Phase 2 RN Residency Program Coordinator; Tammi Potter, MSN, RN, Program Coordinator- Clinical Education; Justina Holmes, MSN, RN-BC, RN Phase 1 Residency Program Coordinator; Kristin Powell, MSN, RN-BC., Director of Professional Practice
After applying you will receive a link to schedule an interview.
Your interview may involve the residency team, our talent acquisition team and a manager from the area for which you are applying.
Please be prepared to present the following at the time of your interview:
