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ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Post-baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency (PB-RNR) is a one-year academic residency program that provides training to newly licensed RNs, prior to becoming a staff

nurse. The competency-based RN residency provides 100% protected training time to enhance new graduate RN competency, confidence in practice, and leadership skills. The curriculum integrates

both didactic and experiential learning activities. The curriculum model is designed to provide new graduate nurses an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained during prelicensure

educational experiences across various clinical settings in Veterans Health Administration. MISSION The mission of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center PB-RNR program is to develop competent,

confident, practice-ready registered nurses equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the specific needs of our nation's Veterans. Although we believe you will enjoy

working with us at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center; we recognize our Veterans live in various locations around the world, therefore our primary mission is not location dependent, thus

there is no payback/contract requirement. As a resident, you are expected to identify and apply for a permanent role toward the end of the residency year for a seamless transition to

practice.  GOALS & OBJECTIVES The overarching Post Baccalaureate RN Residency program goal is to ensure safe, high-quality care for Veterans.  THE PB-RNR PROGRAM WILL: * Produce

residents that provide evidence-based, high quality, Veteran-centered care. * Foster the integration of interprofessional collaboration into daily practice. * Produce future healthcare

leaders in the professional practice of nursing. * Increase new RN graduate satisfaction with their transition from entry level advanced beginner nurse to competent professional nurse. 

THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM, RESIDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE: * Professional practice advancement * Clinical comfort improvement * Demonstration of new and advancing clinical skill(s)

competencies  * Formulate an individual career plan demonstrating a life-long commitment to professional nursing. UPON PROGRAM COMPLETION, PB-RNR GRADUATES WILL: * Transition from

entry-level advanced beginner nurse to competent professional nurse, levels defined by Benner's "novice to expert" theory. * Develop effective decision-making skills related

to clinical judgment and critical thinking. * Provide clinical leadership at the point of patient care. * Formulate an individual career plan demonstrating a life-long commitment to

professional nursing. STRUCTURE PB-RNR graduates are provided 100% protected time as a trainee which consists of 80% clinical practice and 20% didactic learning. The clinical component will

be divided into three phases of precepted clinical rotations. * Phase 1 focuses on developing initial competencies with a primary preceptor. * Phase 2 focuses on learning about the VA system

with rotations in a variety of clinical areas. * Clinical areas may include: Patient Aligned Care Teams, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Community Living Center, Urgent Care, Psychosocial

Rehabilitation, Inpatient Mental Health, Quality Improvement, Home-Based Primary Care, and Telehealth, and other locations as available.  * Phase 3 focuses on leadership and professional

development by placing the graduate on a unit where they may be hired upon program completion.  Our PB-RNR program is designed to support our mission, vision, values, and goals. In doing so,

we will provide new graduate nurses the foundation they need for a successful career and an opportunity to find their professional fit through experiencing various clinical settings. 

Didactic opportunities consist of  activities driven by a CCNE-aligned curriculum. Interactive learning sessions include: * Case Studies * Grand Rounds * Reflections * Evidence Based

Practice Projects * Guided discussion * Presentations * Role modeling * Simulations * Classroom and web-based learning ELIGIBILITY * U.S. citizen * Meet Selective Service Registration

requirements: https://www.sss.gov/register/who-needs-to-register/ * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an

accredited program providing initial entry to nursing practice * No history of paid RN work experience * Current unrestricted RN license (obtained by program start date) * Proficient in both

spoken and written English * Commitment to complete 1-year program PROGRAM START DATE Battle Creek VAMC has biannual program start dates to support Fall and Spring Academic Nursing Program

Completions. Spring Cohorts typically begin in late February/early March with Fall Cohorts beginning in late July/early August each year. TO APPLY We recommend submitting your initial

application early (up to 6 months in advance of graduation), as interviews begin 5 months in advance of program start dates. Interviews continue until Nurse Residency Program positions are

filled. Applications may be submitted via: The initial application packet must include: Jennifer Furry, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, PCCN-K, PMP, CNML Nurse Residency Program Director

[email protected] Pam Burgett, MSN, RN, CMSRN Chief, Learning Resources Service Designated Education Officer [email protected]