Nurse Residency Program

The Nurse Residency program continues Ozarks Healthcares mission, vision, and values to provide superior nursing development to achieve the program goals. -Transition from an entry-level advanced beginner to a competent nurse -Develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgment and performance -Provide safe patient care -Strengthen commitment to nursing as a profession -Incorporate evidence-based science into practice Eligibility -Completion of an LPN or RN program within the last 6 months -Current LPN or RN licensure preferred or scheduled with successful completion of NCLEX within 90 days of hire -Commitment to the residency program including participating in general and specialized learning experiences, finishing activities related to the program and completing evaluations of the program, preceptors, and facilitators -Commitment to Ozarks Healthcare for one year