A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Nurse Residency Program Cheshire Medical Center (Dartmouth Health) Keene, NH You worked hard and your future is bright. Our nurse residency can help you reach your full nursing potential. Cheshire Medical Center's 12-Month Nurse Residency Program provides a structured orientation experience for new ADN, BSN, and MSN nurses with less than one year of clinical experience—helping them launch their nursing career with confidence. Over the course of the year, Nurse Residents take part in a combination of classroom sessions, skills labs, simulations, and guided clinical practice. The first few months focus on building a strong foundation in assessment, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and technical skills in a safe and supportive learning environment. Throughout the 12 months , the program blends multiple methods of adult learning while fostering both clinical expertise and leadership skills. This intentional, year-long approach supports a smooth transition from student nurse to acute care professional nurse, ensuring graduates are ready to excel in their nursing careers.
Residency activities include:
Clinical experiences with a preceptor. Competency and skills assessment and verification. Orientation to the electronic health record, eD-H. Patient care skills labs that provide hands-on experience with equipment. eLearning modules. Lively discussions on clinical topics and situations. Exposure to the many specialty areas available to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center nurses. Information about the community Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center serves, and the advantages of living and working in our community. Details on available professional and personal development resources. We are proud to play an important role in developing and educating the next generation of nursing professionals. and take the leap into a career that's ready for anything.
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