Why Choose VUMC'S Nurse Residency Program

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nurse Residency Program provides a solid foundation for new graduate nurses transitioning into professional nursing. We help you thrive as skilled providers, committed to the best patient care.

At Vanderbilt, you are surrounded by a team of peers and nursing leaders, working in Magnet-designated hospitals with shared governance.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In our collaborative culture, employees take exceptional pride in their work. Our credo: Providing excellence in health care, research, and education. We treat others as we wish to be treated. We continuously evaluate and improve our performance.

Our 12-month Nurse Residency Program includes:

Be a part of a community of other new graduate nurses that start when you start and continue to have the opportunity to touch base with your peers and nurse residency leaders. Opportunities for mentorship, coaching, reflection, and collaboration exist beyond your department.

ORIENTATION
Structured, supportive onboarding and orientation, including central and track-specific orientation; and population-specific education by experienced preceptors and VUMC experts.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional development activities are offered throughout the first year, including delegation, time management, resiliency, patient engagement, cultural competency, ethical decision-making, evidence-based practice, and quality initiatives.

BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR
In your first year, you'll engage in a blend of customized live, in-person workshops and our monthly on-demand Insights & Interactions series. Our aim is to enhance your knowledge and awareness of available resources while fostering a sense of community and support. As you reflect on and share your experiences, you'll find joy in your transition into professional practice.

What it's like to be a Vanderbilt Nurse

Benefits starting Day 1:

• Onboarding to provide peer and mentor support from nurse residency leaders
• Sign-on bonus* (actual application will state specific sign-on bonuses)
• Relocation assistance for those who qualifiy*
• Career pathways and growth:
  • Professional certification assistance
  • Resuscitation education support
  • Learning at a leading center for care for trauma, NICU, stroke, organ transplant, etc.
• Wellness benefits:
  • For mental, emotional, and physical care
• Retirement benefits:
  • 403b matching
  • Retirement planning
  • Financial education
• Discounts for employees of VUMC for housing, entertainment, and more

VUMC also offers education assistance:

• Loan repayment: VUMC will contribute $500 monthly towards student loans for those in good standing. Eligible nurses can participate in this program for four years. This means a nurse can reduce their student loan debt by up to $24,000 while enrolled.
   
• Tuition reimbursement.

ANCC PTAP Accreditation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center 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.

The current sites included in this accreditation with distinction designation are: