The best way to learn a new career is through hands-on training and receiving guidance and support from experienced professionals. For new graduate nurses at Cleveland Clinic, the nurse residency program helps lay that foundation by providing a one-year competency and simulation-based program. This program includes online modules, in-person and hands-on training from expert nursing professional development specialists, providing a safe environment to build both confidence and competence.

Residency programs are tailored to the individual, providing a unique duration and nine tracks in specific areas, ensuring education matches clinical experiences. Each nurse resident is paired with a preceptor, who works closely to help them learn the role and how to care for the unit’s patient population. Additionally, a nursing professional development specialist or success coach supports each nurse’s holistic development, “fostering clinical competency, confidence and overall well-being.”

For more information on our nurse residency program, click the icon below to visit our New Graduate Nurse page and start your journey today.

If you are ready to begin exploring nurse resident careers, check out our current openings.