Subject: System Nurse Residency Program for New RN Graduates
Memorial Hermann is pleased to announce the offering of a System Nurse Residency (NRP)
Program as a comprehensive transition-to-practice program for new graduate Registered
Nurses. The core of the System Nurse Residency Program is the UHC/AACN Nurse Residency
Program™ framework, Memorial Hermann Clinical Development Specialty core curriculum
programs, trained coaches, and a well-rounded orientation experience. The objective of the
program is to enable the new graduate nurse to develop from an advanced beginner into an
exceptional competent nurse. With this System Wide program, Memorial Hermann is
committed to providing new nurses a strong foundation on which to provide safe patient
care, an environment that is committed to supporting and nourishing them, and an investment
in the Future of Nursing.
Key features of the System Nurse Residency include:
 Twelve (12) month program that supports the new graduate nurse to a competent level
of practice.
 Monthly professional development and structured specialty core curriculum classes.
 Access to a multitude on interdisciplinary health care providers who are considered to
be experts in their field, strong clinical coaches, nurse resident facilitators, and strong
professional development teams.
 Immersion into clinical practice through completion of an evidence-based practice
project.
How can a New Graduate become part of the Memorial Hermann Health System Family?
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Applications opened September 15 and will close October 15th . Please encourage your
graduating nursing students to apply right away.
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Details can be found at : http://www.memorialhermann.org/careers/nurse-residencyprogram/
Questions are always welcome.
We are looking forward to meeting and speaking with your students!
Patricia Hercules RN, MS
Director, System Clinical Education
Administration, TGC Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration
System Clinical Education
1140 Business Center Drive, Suite 404
Houston, Texas 77043
Memorial Hermann System
P 713-932-5767
F 713-932-5775
patricia.hercules@memorialhermann.org