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Support for new nurses

At Inova, we are committed to giving every new graduate nurse the tools to succeed. The Inova Health System Nurse Residency Program helps new graduate registered nurses transition from school to clinical practice. Accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Programs (PTAP), our program meets the highest standards for guiding nurses into professional practice.

What you'll learn

The Inova Health System Nurse Residency Program builds confidence, clinical reasoning, and leadership skills through an evidence-based program that consists of the following:

  • Practice based learning with preceptors
  • Specialty onboarding training that consists of a blended learning curriculum with online modules, in person classes, and hands-on simulation training
  • Ongoing support from the professional practice team
  • The Vizient AACN Nurse Residency Program™ which includes seminars held in-person as a cohort with a final evidence-based group project

Confidence, competence and acclimation into professional practice are continuously measured. You will graduate with a rich network of trusted peers and the ability to:

  • Apply foundational nursing education to the Inova Care Delivery Model
  • Incorporate evidence-based practice into patient care
  • Deliver quality care that exhibits leadership, confidence and competence
  • Use critical thinking and effective decision-making skills
 

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How is Inova different?

Inova Health System Nurse Residency Program is PTAP accredited, and the organization is deeply committed to education and professional development. Our extensive network provides diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

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How does Inova support your career journey?

Shared Governance

Our system-wide shared governance structure and process supports and encourages nurses to use their voice to promote effective change for patients and team members. We practice shared governance and decision making at the unit, hospital and system level – nurses always have a seat at the table.

ADVANCE Clinical Ladder

Managed by clinical nurses, our robust, well-established clinical ladder enables both career growth and added financial compensation.

Specialty Onboarding Programs

Inova offers an expansive network of specialty services. To bolster success, Inova provides Specialty Onboarding Programs for training for new graduate RNs.

Mentoring and Coaching

Our gold standard mentoring/coaching program can help you refine your career planning. Inova pays for three to six mentor/coaching sessions.

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Support

Our experienced nurses in NPD roles will support your career goals. Clinical Mentors promote orientation success. Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Specialists advance your learning as your career evolves. Clinical Mentor Extenders provide support after orientation through graduation of the AACN Vizient Nurse Residency Program™.

Research, EBP and Implementation Science

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) immersion begins in nursing residency, but does not end there. Guidance is provided to improve skills in research, EBP and implementation science.

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American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) PTAP Accreditation

The Inova Health System Nurse Residency Program is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs (PTAP). This accreditation sets the global standard for residency programs that transition registered nurses (RNs) into practice.

The current sites included in this accreditation designation are:

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Inova Loudoun Hospital
  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
  • Inova HealthPlex – Franconia-Springfield
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital – Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • Inova Emergency Room – Ashburn HealthPlex
  • Inova Loudoun Hospital Cornwall Campus (ER and inpatient behavioral health unit LAMPS)
  • Inova HealthPlex – Lorton

The current practice settings included in this accreditation designation are:

  • Medical
  • Surgical
  • Medical-Surgical
  • Oncology
  • Step Down
  • Critical Care
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Ante/Postpartum
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
  • Operating Room
  • Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU)
  • Same Day/Ambulatory Procedure
  • Psychiatric
  • Rehabilitation
  • Emergency Department