Students & Grads
Nurse Residency Program

1. Key Features of the Nurse Residency Program

   • A 12-15 month program to facilitate transition into practice.
   • Curriculum follows Vizient/AACN program, focusing on leadership, professional role, critical thinking and patient outcomes
   • A series of thoughtfully developed classes that will enhance skills in critical thinking, assessment, leadership and clinical decision making
   • Required participation in monthly sessions
   • Transition from entry-level, advanced beginner nurse to clinical leader at the bedside
   • Develop effective decision making skills related to clinical judgment and performance
   • Incorporate research-based evidence into practice
   • Professional growth and development
   • Develop, implement and disseminate an evidence-based initiative.

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

   Thank you for your interest in Houston Methodist's Nurse Residency Program. The application deadline for the 2024 Winter Cohort has passed. Please check back later to apply for our Spring 2024 Cohort. In the meantime, we encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected.

3. Application Deadlines

   Online Registration Opens	Employment Start Date
   February 1 through February 17	June/July
   May 15th through June 15th	September/October
   August 14th through September 15th	January/February

For further information please email gradnursecareers@houstonmethodist.org