Nursing Residency

Start Your Nursing Career with Confidence

At Boone Health, we know that learning continues far beyond nursing school. The transition into clinical practice brings ongoing opportunities to build confidence, strengthen skills, and grow as a professional nurse.

Our Nurse Residency Program is designed to support newly graduated nurses during their first year in a direct patient care role, helping bridge the gap from student to practicing nurse in a supportive and structured environment.

About the Program

Boone Health’s Nurse Residency Program combines structured learning with hands-on clinical experience and focuses on:

• Clinical and professional development
• Leadership at the point of care
• Improving patient outcomes
• Supporting successful role transition

Participants also benefit from connecting with a cohort of peers, building relationships, and sharing experiences in a collaborative learning environment.

The Nurse Residency program at Boone Health has accreditation as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Program Features

• Monthly educational seminars (minimum of 4 hours; paid time)
• Structured learning experiences to develop clinical reasoning and competence
• Completion of an evidence-based practice (EBP) project that supports improvements in patient care with support of EBP mentor
• Dedicated support from trained preceptors and experienced nurse leaders
• Clinical mentorship from program facilitators and subject matter experts
• Participation in a supportive new graduate nurse cohort
• Group mentoring sessions for reflection, discussion, and peer support
• Access to online networking, resources, and professional development tools
• Guidance in developing an individualized professional development plan
• A safe, supportive environment focused on continuous learning and growth