Nurse Residency Program
Begin Your Nursing Career with Williamson Health
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.
The 12-month program offers a recruitment bonus structure from the date of entry into the nurse residency program as follows:
- Successful completion of six (6) months in the program, $1,000 less applicable taxes
- Successful completion of one (1) year in the program, $2,000 less applicable taxes
- Successful completion of two (2) years in the program, $3,000 less applicable taxes
“It has been a great experience working here, and I try to make sure that new employees have the same experience here! I always enjoy having the opportunity to mentor and be a resource to new employees and make them feel at ease.”
Marisol F.
BSN, RN
Nurse Residency Program Details
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
- Rotation to ancillary departments
- Individualized three-month preceptorship
- Learning experiences to help the new nurse develop crucial skills related to their area of practice
Residency Schedule
The Nurse Residency Program is usually offered 2-3 times per year.
- Winter
- Summer
- Fall (if available)
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.
Nurse Residency Program at Williamson Health
For further information, please contact:
- Dena Lloyd, HR Generalist
dlloyd@williamsonhealth.org
(615) 435-5105
Frequently Asked Questions