Investing in your continued professional development.

Cultivating a Strong Foundation for Success.

The Nurse Residency Program at WVU Medicine Camden Clark is a comprehensive program designed to assist the new RN’s transition from the classroom to professional practice. WVU Medicine Camden Clark aspires to deliver to you an immersive experience where you will see yourself grow as a professional.

We will provide you 1:1 mentorship with a transition coordinator and many networking and learning opportunities. It is our promise to equip and ensure that you are confident and ready to meet the needs of today’s healthcare industry through high quality professional nursing practice.

Our nine-month program provides a multifaceted approach through:

  • Transition to Professional Practice Seminars
  • Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Experiences
  • Practice Observations
  • 1:1 Mentorship

Earn While You Learn.

The first years of professional practice are crucial to overall personal and professional growth.

The Nurse Residency Program bridges the gap between academic training and working as a professional nurse. This program will ease the transition to professional practice and raise the overall satisfaction for new nurses at WVU Medicine Camden Clark. Through a multifaceted approach, residents will complete an immersive experience to prepare them to successfully meet our community’s healthcare needs.

Over a period of 9 months, Transition to Professional Practice Seminars will be conducted with fellow nurse residents. Guest speakers and content experts from WVU Medicine will provide nurse residents with organizational and practice insights. Evidence-Based Practice and Quality improvement will be integrated throughout the program in partnership with department leaders and key stakeholders.

At WVU Medicine CCMC, we pair you with a transition coordinator who will support you every step of the way. We strive to ensure that you have confidence – from the classroom to the bedside. Our mission is to provide you with the tools you need to meet the challenge of current nursing practice.

Summer 2024 Cohort

Welcome Breakfast
Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 | 0730-0930

Seminar #1
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 | 0800-1200

Seminar #2
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 | 0800-1200

Seminar #3
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 | 0800-1200

Seminar #4
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 | 0800-1200

Seminar #5
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #6
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #7
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #8
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 | TBD

Winter 2025 Cohort

Welcome Breakfast
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 | 0730-0930

Seminar #1
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #2
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #3
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #4
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #5
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #6
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #7
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #8
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 | TBD

Summer 2025 Cohort

Welcome Breakfast
Wednesday, August 20st, 2025 | 0730-0930

Seminar #1
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #2
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #3
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #4
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 | 0800-1200

Seminar #5
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 | 0800-1200

Seminar #6
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 | 0800-1200

Seminar #7
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 | 0800-1200

Seminar #8
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 | 0800-1200

Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 | TBD

Ready to start?
Apply today!

FAQ

What are the benefits of this program?

Benefits of the Nurse Residency Program include:

✔ Career Growth
✔ Choose Your Unit
✔ Personalized Mentorship
✔ Peer Support
✔ Positive Culture
✔ Tuition Reimbursement
✔ Networking

How do I apply for a position as a new graduate nurse?

New graduate nurses may apply for any open staff nurse position. Enrollment in nurse residency will occur automatically and does not require any additional or special applications.

What topics are discussed in this program?

Once a month, you will a complete a Transition to Professional Practice Seminar lead by the Transition Coordinators and content experts from across WVU Medicine Camden Clark. These seminars cover a monthly theme, and a wide range of topics, with content based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scopes and Standards of Practice, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies, Institute of Medicine (IoM) Competencies, and Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) Focus Areas.

What are the Program Goals?

The Nurse Residency Program goals include:

✔ Higher confidence and satisfaction of new nurses
✔ Promoting the professional development of emerging nurses
✔ Continued growth of a positive practice culture
✔ Deeper comfortability through enculturation
✔ Increased incidence of positive patient outcomes

Who are the program’s Transition Coordinators?

Want to learn more about our Nurse Residency Program or ask any questions? Contact one of our Transition Coordinators.

Colton D. Thieman, MSN, RN
[email protected]

Kayla Hanson, MSN, RN
[email protected]

Susie Piggott, BSN, RN
[email protected]

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