RN Transition to Practice Program

Saint Mary’s RN Transition to Practice Program

Saint Mary’s Transition to Practice Program (TPP) is designed to help RN Graduates transition from students to professional nurses, while enhancing clinical competence. Participants in this program develop clinical proficiency through evidence-based practices and supervised clinical experiences, with an emphasis on clinical applications within the hospital setting. The program is designed around the goal of providing a supportive, enriching environment where the new Nurse graduates achieve safe and efficient independent practice. The Transition to Practice Program consists of classroom learning, precepted clinical shifts and mentorship.

Candidates must be able to work full-time consistently throughout the program. Candidates are expected to complete a 1-year commitment of independent practice to their hiring unit. The receipt of benefits is contingent upon the employee’s continued active employment as full-time, in good standing, and in compliance with the terms of the policy.

Available Nursing Units:

Medical, Post-Surgical Acute, Behavioral Health, Neuro Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry & Emergency Room

Units that will train Nurse graduates will vary. It is the goal of Saint Mary’s nursing leadership to post positions in a variety of units to match the Nurse graduate with their first or second choice. The units available per cohort are stated above and will vary based on availability.

Important dates for Current Nurse Graduates:

• Applications accepted NOW by Clicking Here (In Career Search Bar: enter – Registered Nurse (New Grad) RN)
• The next Transition to Practice Program Cohort will begin: March 6^th, 2023 (early start options available for February 2023)

Criteria for Applicants*:

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program within one year from the beginning of the TPP program
• Must have active, unencumbered State of Nevada Registered Nurse License prior to starting

*All applicants must apply online. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please submit these items with your online application:

• Resume AND Personal Statement: 500 words or less telling us why you want to be a part of the Saint Mary’s team! In the heading of your personal statement please include your top two desired units.

For more information about our Transition to Practice Program, please contact:

Jennifer Cosenza Towne, Clinical Educator

JCosenza@primehealthcare.com

Cell 775-800-3357
Office 775-770-3745
Saint Mary’s Human Resources Department at 775-770-3001