At Inova, we want you to succeed. The Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing Nurse Residency Program™ (NRP) helps new graduate registered nurses to seamlessly transition from school to clinical practice as a professional nurse. Inova offers this gold standard, evidence-based program at all hospitals, in addition to practice-based orientation with an experienced and educated preceptor.
The nurse residency program is not a repeat of nursing school. As a resident of this one-year program, you’ll be given ample opportunities to expand your clinical reasoning, communication and leadership skills in the acute care setting. You will develop self-confidence and assurance as a caregiver through:
Confidence, competence and acclimation into professional practice are continuously measured. You will graduate with a rich network of trusted peers and clinical mentors and the knowledge to:
We are committed to education and professional development. Our expansive network of services yields countless career paths and opportunities for growth.
Inova nurses have the privilege to work collaboratively with 10 local nursing schools and other health care institutions and have access to:
Including the Inova Fairfax Health Sciences Library, Grants Management Office, and EBP research templates
