Participate in the RN Residency Program at UNC Health Wayne to bridge the gap between your nursing education and your professional career. You ll receive help from our experienced team to reach your potential as a nurse.
Shift to a Professional Nursing Career
Make the transition to the hospital work environment through our innovative RN Residency Program. You ll receive guidance and practical knowledge that helps you:
- Develop your nursing skills and strengths
- Adjust to a fast-paced acute care hospital setting
- Gain confidence in your nursing abilities
- Learn how to handle everyday situations nurses face
- Train for the new nursing position you ll move into at UNC Health Wayne
What to Expect
Whether you re a new graduate or a nurse returning to the acute care setting, you ll begin your nursing position in our RN Residency Program. After your UNC Health Wayne orientation, you ll start your residency journey.
During your first 12-weeks, you ll:
- Learn service protocols, problem-solving skills and build self-confidence as you apply your skills to patient care
- Explore the collaborative relationships between RNs in an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care team with direction from our coordinator and special preceptors
- Join group learning sessions lead by clinical educators at Wayne UNC. You ll have time to debrief, get your questions answered and receive support
Transferring to Your Nursing Unit
After the first few weeks in the program, you ll transfer to your chosen nursing unit. Partnering with your appointed preceptors, you ll evaluate and set your clinical orientation goals. Throughout your residency, you ll receive regular support from your assigned peer mentor.
