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Where can I find information about the nurse residency program?

Akron Children’s Hospital is committed to providing nurses with a supportive and educational environment throughout their transition from student to professional.
Akron Children’s Hospital Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. We received this recognition in 2018 and 2021.

The one-year residency program assists new nurses in gaining the skills and confidence needed as they transition to becoming competent professional nurses in a clinical environment. Nurses hired by Akron Children’s who have less than one year of experience are enrolled upon hire. Each nurse resident is provided with a preceptor for clinical support through orientation, a facilitator and peer support group to ease the transition to the nurse’s new role, structured educational experiences designed to develop competence in nursing practice, simulation experiences and support in incorporating research-based evidence linked to outcomes in practice through completion of a scholarly project. New resident cohorts begin on a bi-monthly basis, with an average class size of 18. Approximately 100 nurse residents begin the program annually.

Akron Children’s Hospital Nurse Residency Program is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP).

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