First Year Outcomes: Program Evaluation of a Statewide Nurse Residency Program

In New Jersey, a statewide nurse residency program was implemented using an apprenticeship model. The pandemic created disruption to registered nurse residency programs. This included rapid restructuring of program delivery to online methods and a need to adapt curricula to reflect changing practice and guidelines. As a result of the pandemic, new graduates had educational gaps and nurse leaders experienced staffing shortages. First year program outcomes demonstrated a 90% retention of new graduates and financial benefits for organizations participating in the statewide nurse residency program.

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The statewide nurse residency program implemented in New Jersey using an apprenticeship model achieved positive outcomes. The pandemic disrupted nurse residency programs, requiring a swift shift to online delivery and adjustment of curricula to reflect changing practice and guidelines. The program demonstrated a 90% retention rate of new graduates and financial benefits for participating organizations.