New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Barton Health's New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is an interactive, year-long program which assists new graduate nurses in their transition to professional practice. The program focuses on development of clinical, critical thinking, and leadership skills. This program is supported by, and part of, the HealthStream Nurse Residency Program.

Program Overview

• One year program
• New nurses partner with trained and certified preceptors throughout the clinical orientation (length based on department)
• Simulation, classroom, and online content using Artificial Intelligence promotes individualized learning

Program Objectives

• Facilitate the development of the novice nurse to a professional, competent nurse who provides quality, safe care.
• Prepare the nursing graduate to care for patients in the hospital setting.
• Promote enhanced critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Foster effective communication skills to be a key player on the healthcare team.
• Ensure evidence-based practice is incorporated in care of all patients.
• Develop effective communication and decision-making skills related to clinical presentation.
• Encourage the development of clinical and leadership skills to create a nursing foundation that promotes a lifelong commitment to the profession.

Program Areas

New graduate nurse residents can apply to a department based on the following criteria: background and interest of the applicant, needs and availability within Barton Health, and nursing school practicum hours in specialty areas. New graduate nurse residency opportunities may be available in the following areas:

• Medical/ Surgical & Orthopedics Department

Program Eligibility

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program
• Must have California RN License prior to program start date
• Must commit to the entire one-year New Grad Nurse Residency Program
• Must have less than one year paid RN experience, and/ or graduated from an international school of nursing

Application Period

• Next application period will open Summer 2025.

 Note: The exact start date is subject to change, based on organizational needs.

Application Requirements

1. Complete an application(s) for a New Graduate Nurse Resident position.
2. Submit unofficial transcript(s) via Supporting Documentation section of the application.
3. Submit a letter of recommendation from a nursing school professor, clinical instructor, or practicum preceptor who can speak to one's potential success in the nursing profession. Upload via the Supporting Documentation section of the application.
4. Submit a resume that includes your nursing program clinical rotations and hours per department.
5. Submission of a cover letter is highly recommended.
6. Please include your NCLEX date or CA RN license application date, if you do not have your CA RN license. Please refer to the California Board of Nursing website for current RN license processing times. Note: if you are taking the NCLEX in another state be cognizant of the processing times for licensure by endorsement to California.
   *You must have your CA RN license by the program start date.
7. BSN highly preferred

Please note: the program is one year in length and all new graduate nurse residents are expected to complete the program in its entirety. This includes attending all mandatory classes and seminars throughout the program. Throughout the program, a new graduate nurse resident periodically will have to work a full time schedule during weeks that contain seminars. During the orientation period the new graduate nurse resident will rotate shifts to orient onto all shifts within the department of hire.

Interview Process

1. You will be contacted by Barton Health if you are selected to be interviewed. Please note, due to the large volume of applicants, not all applicants will receive a phone call or an interview.
2. The initial interview will be conducted virtually with the Clinical Educators.
3. If selected, the follow-up interview will be a panel interview with the department(s) director or manager, department supervisor, department staff, and/or Clinical Educators.
4. If selected for a New Graduate Nurse Resident position, you will be contacted by a Human Resources recruiter to discuss the offer details, benefits information, and review the new hire onboarding process.