BRMC has partnered with Versant to provide a comprehensive educational foundation that will transition newly graduated registered nurses from students to safe, competent professional practitioners. The structure and standardization of the BRMC RN Residency Program will include evidence-based content with clinical immersion to positively impact both the competence and confidence of the RN Resident, according to BRMC RN Residency Coordinator Wynne Woodard, MSN, ACNS-BC, NE, RN.

andldquo;Today’s nurses must come to their new hospital position with a great many more skill sets than twenty years ago," stated Woodard (left). “Computer skills are just one of many facets that are necessary today in the course of providing excellent patient bedside care,” she stated. “Twenty years ago, that was not part of the criteria for being an exceptional nurse.”

Each hospital has their own unique culture and information system in place, and BRMC strives to exceed both state and federal patient care guidelines by ensuring that our nursing staff is exceptionally trained. The benefits of this program extend way beyond just the RN Residents. Experienced staff at BRMC will have the opportunity for professional development and personal growth through various roles in the RN Residency Program to include preceptors, mentors, debriefers and subject-matter experts.

The BRMC RN Residency Program is expected to launch this Fall. BRMC staff and leadership are dedicated to forming a supportive network to ensure the long term success and satisfaction of both our new and experienced nursing staff. We take our mission to heart: to provide excellent care for every patient, every time.