LPCH RN Residency Program

at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

 

LPCH RN Residency Starting Fall 2010:

 

At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, an internationally recognized pediatric and obstetric facility in Palo Alto, California, we have partnered with Versant to develop the region's first RN Residency. This unique program goes beyond the traditional new graduate program by providing a comprehensive evidenced-based transition that prepares new graduate nurses for a highly complex and fast-paced acute care environment.

 

The 5 month RN Residency will provide you with a supportive network of senior nurses, preceptors, mentors and debriefers, to help augment your academic education with professional, clinical experience. Beyond one-on-one guided clinical experience with a preceptor, classes and skills lab education, and a structured mentor program, this unique residency offers an easy-to-use web portal and supportive self-care/debriefing groups. Residency opportunities exist in the following departments:

LPCH New Graduate RN Residency Versant Program Requirements:

1. Graduate from a United States or Canada accredited school of nursing and recognized by the California Board of Registered Nursing
2. Graduates of online or distance nursing programs are not accepted
3. Must not have worked as RN more than 6 months—required  
4. Current CA RN license, or Interim Permit accepted with attainment of a valid CA RN license within 1 month of hire date
5. BLS-HCP level certification issued by the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire date
6. Submission of all additional documentation (portfolio) for the LPCH New Graduate RN Residency Program
7. Must be able to work unrestricted for 2 years – willingness to commit to at least one year necessary to complete the Residency Program and strongly encouraged to remain on staff for an additional year