Houston Methodist's Nurse Residency Program has been designed to take new baccalaureate prepared nurse graduates beyond their formal education. A collaborative venture with the UHC/AACN Nurse Residency Program™, the NRP offers support to baccalaureate prepared nurses by cultivating their leadership abilities and professional development.

Houston Methodist's CCNE accredited Nurse Residency Program offers practical solutions to dilemmas that nurses often face and has proven to be very effective in fostering confidence and guiding new nurse graduates through their transition to professional practice. In addition the new nurse develops confidence and clinical competency throughout the residency program.

• A 12-15 month program to facilitate transition into practice.
  
• Curriculum follows UHC/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

GOALS:

• 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 project

• Successful completion of an accredited BSN program
  
• Eligible for RN licensure in Texas and GN permit
  
• Recommended Nursing GPA of 3.2 or greater (if applicable)
  
• Letters of recommendation
  
• Houston Methodist San Jacinto 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.

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center):

Click the link below:
https://gradnurses.
houstonmethodistcareers.org/

All Other Houston Methodist Locations:

Step 1: Click the link of the Hospital of interest.
Step 2: In the seach field, type "graduate nurse" then scroll down to view and apply.

Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
Houston Methodist St. John Hospital