Post-Baccalaureate Pediatric Nurse Residency Program

Pediatric Residency Program Information

The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Pediatric Nurse Residency Program is a structured, pediatric-focused program that supports newly licensed BSN nurses as they transition from graduate nurse to the professional nurse role. Residency programs begin every February, July and October.

Program Goal and Requirements

The Program Goal: To strengthen graduate nurse abilities, comfort and confidence in the current clinical environment and to provide ongoing professional growth and development. Requirements are:

  1. Graduated/graduating with a BSN from an accredited college or university
  2. RN licensure in the State of Michigan prior to program start
  3. Current or renewed BLS Provider card from the American Heart Association

Curriculum Overview

  1. Month 1: Nurse Residency education and patient care with Nurse Preceptor
  2. Month 2-3: Ongoing Nurse Residency education and patient care with Nurse Preceptor
  3. Month 4-6: Ongoing Nurse Residency education and *transition to independent practice

* Exact time an RN transitions to independent practice will vary based on nursing specialty

Application Requirements

Post-Baccalaureate Pediatric Nurse Residency Program Requirements

  1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from Accredited University
  2. Michigan RN licensure 3 weeks before program start
  3. American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification (Not Red Cross)

How To Apply

  • Go to www.dmc.org/careers
  • Choose Children’s Hospital of Michigan
  • Choose “Nursing” from under the Category dropbox
  • Apply to RN positions at Children’s Hospital of Michigan
  • Include your expected BSN program graduation date on resume

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