RN Transition to Practice Program (RNTTP)

• Medical surgical units – surgery, medicine, telemetry, oncology

• Community Living Center (long term and/or rehabilitation)

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)- medical, surgical, cardiac

• Emergency department (ED)

• Mental Health (PARC)

• Outpatient settings- PACT, ambulatory care

• Transition from entry-level to advanced beginner nurse.

• Develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgement and performance.

• Provide clinical leadership at the point of patient care.

• Incorporate research-based evidence into practice.

• Formulate individual career development plan.

• Phase 1 Weekly didactic classes and experiences with a focus on orientation, clinical practice, and experiences

in nursing.

• Phase 2 biweekly didactic classes and experiences with a focus on critical thinking, enhancing leadership and use of EBP in practice.

• Facilitated simulation training classes.

• Off campus activities and learning events if available.

• Demonstrate structured transition experience from new graduate to professional nurse.

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities that foster continuous learning, critical thinking, and personal accountability.

• Nursing committee membership and involvement

• Enhanced demonstration of clinical leadership

• Is a US citizen.

• Meet physical examination standards.

• Complete application process.

• Pass background check/physical exam requirements.

• New graduate nurse or nurse with less than 1 year of experience.  

• Is a graduate of a diploma, an associate degree, a bachelor's degree, and/or a master's degree preparing entry into practice nursing program which is ACEN or CCNE accredited.

• Must have a current, valid, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth such as Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.

Application Process: Apply on USAjobs.gov