New Graduate RN Program 2009/2010 Calendar

Anticipated Start Dates:

March 22, 2010
July 12, 2010
September 7, 2010
November 1, 2010

Program Description:
This is a eight-week program with a healthy mixture of classroom and preceptor experience to support nursing graduates as they transition into the RN role.

Specific Areas of Emphasis Include:

All required content from new-hire orientation, with extra time for "hands-on" practice
Skin care module presented by Enterostomal Therapy nurses
Diabetes management module presented by diabetes educators
Urgent/emergent care and Code Blue practice
Sedation/Airway Management
IV start process using safety products
Phlebotomy
Extra time with IV Abbott Plum Pump and Baxter PCA Pumps
Tracheostomy Management
Order entry computer training and open electronic charting for bedside documentation
Tips on unit routines and time management
Simulated Patient Assessment Skill Lab
Pain assessment and patient education
Central Lines and Implanted Vascular Access devices
Blood gas interpretation and pulse oximetry
Module on delegating to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
Beginning week two, assigned time on unit with designated experienced preceptor
Progressive patient assignments
Weekly feedback sessions with education staff
Medical library resource tour

Note: Program dates/content are subject to change.

Next Steps:

Complete an application on our online Career Center.

Request an interim permit (IPRN) and NCLEX test date (it is recommended that you test as soon after graduation as possible since the best passing scores are obtained when taken within two months of graduation). CA Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) 916/322-3350.

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