About The Program
The Nurse Residency Program at Williamson Health is designed to support your transition as a new graduate nurse to the bedside nursing practice. The education and support you receive will help you continue to develop your skills while using research-based evidence linked to positive outcomes.
Program Overview
Residency Bonus Structure
The 12-month program offers a recruitment bonus structure from the date of entry into the nurse resident program as follows:
- Successful completion of six (6) months in the program, $1,000 less applicable taxes
- Successful completion of six (1) year in the program, $2,500 less applicable taxes
- Successful completion of six (2) years in the program, $5,000 less applicable taxes
Program Design
In your first year, the program design aims for you to:
- Build on your skills related to clinical judgment and performance.
- Provide clinical nursing leadership at the point of care.
- Strengthen your commitment to nursing as a professional career choice.
- Create an individual development plan for your new clinical role.
- Provide care using research-based evidence linked to positive outcomes.
Program Curriculum
The program curriculum provides an array of learning opportunities with skill development.
- Classroom orientation training.
- Individualized three-month preceptorship.
- Monthly seminars covering subjects related to leadership.
Residency Schedule
The Nurse Residency Program is usually offered 2-3 times per year.
- January
- June
Eligibility/Application/Interview Process
Eligibility to apply to the program requires meeting one of the following:
- A nursing student with an expected graduation date in the semester immediately prior to the start of the Nurse Resident Program.
- A nursing school graduate with less than one year of nursing experience.
- It is recommended to apply at the beginning of the last semester before graduation.
- Applications are accepted continuously on the Williamson Health careers page.
- Panel interviews are conducted for the selection process.
Our Benefits
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- PTO
- Retirement Matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discount programs
- FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Aid
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