Transition to Practice Program
A PART OF CENTER FOR EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Nurse Residency Program
The American Nurses Credentialing Center Nationally Accredited Stanford Health Care Nurse Residency Program, as a Vizient recognized program.
The Stanford Health Care Nurse Residency Program started in 2006 and has since grown into a meaningful and impactful foundation for newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional clinical practice.
As a transition to practice program, the goal of the Stanford Health Care Nurse Residency Program is to support the successful transition of newly graduated registered nurses into clinical practice. Our program is thoughtfully designed for highly motivated, determined and dedicated new graduate nurses.
The Nurse Residency Program aspires to develop competent, compassionate, and committed clinical nurses who make a positive impact in the lives of our patients.
CEPD
Overview
Student Clinical Rotations
Pursuit of lifelong learning
Transition to Practice Programs
Series of learning and work experiences
Life Support Program
Life Support and Cardiac Training
- Immersive Clinical Training: 350+ hours of direct clinical orientation with a trained preceptor utilizing a structured precepting model
- Application Based Learning: Monthly seminars that foster group learning facilitated by content experts focusing on Leadership, Quality Outcomes, and Professional Role
- Evidence-Based Practice Project: With the guidance of a Clinical Nurse Specialist coach, nurse residents identify a clinical problem, conduct a literature search, complete a critical appraisal of the literature, and offer recommendations for practice.
- Support Structure: Group mentorship, peer support activities and individualized check-in sessions support the successful transition to practice for newly graduated nurses.
Transition to Practice Programs
Oncology Transition to Practice (OTP) Program
The Oncology Transition to Practice (OTP) Program is for clinical nurses with at least 6 months of clinical bedside experience and less than 1 year of experience caring for the oncology patient population. This program provides a strong foundation for those transitioning into the inpatient oncology specialty at Stanford Health Care.
OTP is a 9-month structured program that features:
- Online Oncology Nursing Society modules
- Live class series taught by Stanford Health Care subject matter experts
- Simulation training for safe clinical practice learning
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certification education and training
Critical Care Transition to Practice Program
The Critical Care Transition to Practice Program supports experienced nurses in the acute care environment who are transitioning into the ICU specialty.
Program Structure
The CCTP Program is a 12-month educational plan designed to support nurses in transitioning from their current setting to a critical care environment.
It incorporates a variety of learning experiences, including:
- Essential to Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) online learning modules
- In Person and/or zoom didactic sessions
- Unit Educator Sessions
- Simulation lab training
- Hands-on skills training
Specialties Offered
- Critical Care Float Pool
- Medical Oncology ICU
- Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
- Surgical Trauma Transplant ICU
- Neuroscience ICU
- Medical ICU
Additional Information
- Please visit CCTP Information for program requirements and critical dates.
Acute Care Transition (ACT) Program
The Acute Care Transition (ACT) Program is designed for registered nurses with at least 1 year experience who have minimal or little acute care experience, and desire to transition into an acute care setting.
ACT is a 6-month structured program designed to support nurses in transitioning into an acute care environment.
It incorporates a variety of learning experiences, featuring:
- Clinical precepted time to support learning needs
- ACT Program Seminars
- Simulations – allowing for safe clinical practice and learning
- Check-ins with NPDS team members
Specialties Offered (Based on institutional need)
- Medical AAU
- Surgical AAU
- Float Pool Medical AAU
- Observation AAU
- Oncology AAU
Additional Information
- Please visit ACT Information for program requirements and critical dates.