Residency Program
Start your nursing career with confidence! At Cleveland Clinic, we are dedicated to helping new graduate nurses thrive through the Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency Program—setting a solid foundation for professional growth and success. We are proud to be accredited as a Practice Transition Program (PTAP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
Our nurse residency program provides comprehensive, structured support to ensure a smooth transition into practice.
Excellence in Evidence-Based Education
Clinical Tracks: Embark on a one-year journey designed to support your growth with a dedicated clinical track tailored to your care area. Your education is seamlessly integrated with your unit’s patient population and practice standards, providing contextual, hands-on learning for a solid foundation in your specialty. Our clinical tracks include...
- Medical Surgical & Step-down Care
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Behavioral Health
- Obstetrics
- Pediatrics
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Home Health Care
- Hospice Care
- Surgical Care (On the journey to accreditation)
Dynamic Learning: Step beyond online modules with simulation-based training, where you handle real-life scenarios under the guidance of nursing education experts. Our program equips you not just with skills, but confidence and competence.
Flexible Start Dates: With rolling admissions, we’re ready when you are. Start your transition to professional nursing without delay by applying to open positions on our jobs site.
Structured Orientation: Nurse residents are guided through their orientation on the unit with the support of an experienced nurse preceptor. Clear competency standards provide a step-by-step guide to developing critical thinking, technical skills, and clinical judgment, ensuring readiness for independent practice.
Personalized Goals: Recognizing that every nurse is unique, the duration of orientation is tailored to each nurse's individual needs. This personalized approach ensures that each nurse receives the level of support and training to perform their duties confidently and competently.
Success Coach: Every step of your first-year journey is supported by a nursing professional development Success Coach. They’re more than mentors; they support each nurse's holistic development, fostering clinical competency, confidence, and overall well-being. They provide guidance and tools based on each nurse's needs.
Hear what our nurse residents had to say about their experience!
The class simulations were very helpful! I feel so much more comfortable and felt so encouraged throughout the experience.
- Perioperative Nurse Resident, August 2024
My Success Coach created such a safe space for me to ask anything I wanted and not feel embarrassed; she truly cares about my growth and achievements.
- Emergency Department Nurse Resident, November 2024
My Success Coach believed in me even when I was not sure if I was going to be able to learn everything needed, she motivated me and provided me with the support I needed to succeed.
- Critical Care Nurse Resident, December 2024
The instructors created a relaxed learning environment where I felt comfortable to freely ask questions and learn.
- Med Surg Nurse Resident, January 2025
Embark on Your Nursing Journey With Us!
At Cleveland Clinic, you’re not just starting a job; you’re building a career. Our Nurse Residency Program is your gateway to a fulfilling nursing career packed with opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Ready to take the first step? Apply now and transform your passion into a profession!
