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

   How to Apply:

   To start your graduate nurse profile, please click the link below: https://gradnurses.houstonmethodistcareers.org/

3. Application Deadlines

   Online Registration Opens	Employment Start Date	Nurse Residency Cohort Start Date
   February 1 through February 17	June/July	Transition to Practice classes start July/August HM NRP  starts August
   June 1st through June 15th	September/October	October/November
   September 1st through September 15th	January/February	Transition to Practice classes start February/March HM NRP starts March

For further information please email gradnursecareers@houstonmethodist.org