Students & Grads
Nurse Residency Program

1. Overview

   Mission

   The mission of the HM NRP is to foster the professional growth and leadership development of the newly licensed nurse through personal connections and integration of innovative best practices, empowering them to gain the confidence and competence to transition from advanced beginner to competent professional nurse.

   Key Features of the Nurse Residency Program

   • A 13-15-month program that promotes a smooth transition into practice
   • Curriculum follows Vizient/AACN program, focusing on leadership, professional role, quality outcomes and scholarship for nursing practice
   • A series of thoughtfully developed classes that enhance skills in critical thinking skills, leadership, professional development, patient safety, and outcomes
   • Required participation in monthly sessions

   Goals

   • Transition from entry-level, advanced beginner nurse to a competent professional nurse
   • Develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgment and performance
   • Provide clinical leadership at the bedside
   • Incorporate research-based evidence into practice
   • Professional growth and development
   • Promote lifelong commitment to the profession of nursing
   • Develop, implement, and disseminate an evidence-based project

   Expected Outcomes

   • Completion of the NRP,
   • Completion of an Evidence-Based Practice/Process Improvement Initiative (EBP/PI),
   • Satisfactory performance during clinical orientation and the first 12 months,
   • Satisfactory aggregate results on the surveys related to autonomy and satisfaction,
   • Completion and submission of a professional portfolio, and
   • Promotion from RN I to RN II.

2. Application Requirements

   • Successful completion of an accredited BSN or entry level MSN program
   • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital ONLY: For Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) graduates, qualification and continued employment are contingent upon active pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and acquiring the BSN degree within 3 years
   • Eligible for RN licensure in Texas or GN permit (issued with your authorization to test)
   • Less than six months of licensed nursing experience
   • 3.0 Nursing GPA Preferred

   The application for the fall cohort has ended. Please check back in August to apply for the winter cohort. Stay up to date by joining our Talent Network.

3. Application Deadlines

   Online Registration Opens	Employment Start Date	Nurse Residency Cohort Start Date
   January	June/July	Transition to Practice classes start July/August HM NRP  starts August
   May	September/October	October/November
   August	January/February	Transition to Practice classes start February/March HM NRP starts March

For further information please email gradnursecareers@houstonmethodist.org