Registered Nurses Residency Program
Duration: 12 Month(s)
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Course TypeResidency Program
Course Specialty
General Nursing
Overview
The RN Residency Program at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, is a 12-month structured transition-to-practice program aimed at helping newly licensed registered nurses grow into confident, competent pediatric clinicians. It integrates classroom discussions, simulation-based learning, and unit-based clinical orientation linked with peer support, mentorship, and professional development. The goal is to strengthen both nursing knowledge and hands-on clinical skills for pediatric practice across a range of settings, including general inpatient units, specialty areas (e.g., hematology/oncology, ED), and simulation labs. Eight residency sessions — combining didactic learning and simulation — complement clinical unit orientation and skills confirmation. A group project and graduation (Legacy Day) help solidify learning outcomes. Nemours’s residency model supports collaborative care, interprofessional teamwork, evidence-based practice, and nurse retention.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Participants receive a paid RN salary consistent with their hire rate and benefits as Nemours registered nurses.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN strongly preferred)
- Valid RN licensure within Delaware or other compact state at time of hire
- BLS certification
- Typically designed for newly licensed Registered Nurses (new grads) with minimal prior experience
- Commitment to attend all scheduled residency sessions during the year
Minimum Education
CARN (Certified Addiction Registered Nurse)BLS Certification
Admission Process:
- Search Open Positions: Residency openings are posted on the Nemours Careers website under RN roles.
- Submit Application: Apply online with resume/CV, nursing school transcript, and licensure eligibility information.
- Interview & Offer: Interviews with nursing leadership and unit teams may be conducted. Offers are extended to successful candidates.
- Hire & Onboarding: Complete human resources paperwork, background checks, and credentialing.
- Start Orientation: Begin standard RN orientation tied to the residency curriculum on the hired start date (often August or March start cycles).
