The BRMC RN Residency Program will begin accepting applications for the Winter - Spring 2015 cohort on October 15, 2014. Recent RN graduates (within one year) with less than 6 months of RN experience are eligible to apply for the program, with a limited number of residents being accepted. The application process is open through November 30, 2014.

The BRMC RN Residency Program, in partnership with Versant, provides a comprehensive educational foundation to transition newly graduated registered nurses from students to safe, competent professional practitioners. The structure and standardization of the BRMC RN Residency includes evidence-based curriculum, guided clinical experience with a preceptor for 18 weeks, and a supportive component composed of formal mentoring and debriefing/self care sessions to positively impact both the competence and confidence of the RN Resident.

Recent RN graduates (within one year) with less than 6 months of RN experience are eligible to apply for the program. All applications and documents must be received by November 30, 2014 to be considered. Required documents can be submitted to the Human Resources Department at BRMC or uploaded with your application.

Required documents include:

• Application - Click here to apply and then search for position labeled Registered Nurse, Resident.
• Resume
• 2 letters of reference (minimum one from nursing instructor)
• Essay which includes (a) why you chose to apply for the RN Residency; (b) the qualities you possess that you feel will help you succeed in the RN Residency; (c) describe a situation where you overcame a challenge to achieve a personal goal.
• Unofficial transcript with cumulative GPA

For more information, click here or contact BRMC RN Residency Coordinator Wynne Woodard, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, NE, at (870) 508-1746 or wwoodard@baxterregional.org.