Nurse Residency

Henry Ford Macomb offers a 12-month paid Nurse Residency Program to all newly graduate nurses and those newly licensed nurses with less than 1-year acute care experience. Developed by nursing experts from both academia and practice from across the nation. The Vizient and American Association of College of Nurses (Vizient/AACN) provides new nurses with the necessary tools and work experience to assist with transitioning successfully into their role and reduce first year turnover rate.

Nurse Residency Program Benefits

• Support from experienced clinical nurse specialists (CNS), Nurse Education Specialists and leaders
• Help develop your nursing career map
• Build relationships with your cohort
• Support from experienced nursing staff
• Mentorship opportunities
• To assist our new nurses in providing safe, efficient patient care.

What are the requirements of the Program?

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing program within the previous 6–12 months
• Be employed by Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
• Newly licensed RN or obtain RN licensure within 30 days of date of hire
• How to apply

NRP outcomes for nurses

• Increases decision-making and confidence
• Improves professional commitment and satisfaction
• Enables consistent use of evidence-based practices
• Builds stronger clinical nursing leadership and communication skills
• Strengthens critical thinking by enhancing decision-making and clinical judgment
• Teaches self-care, wellness and resiliency strategies

Photos: Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program Student nurses (2022).