Introducing the Registered Nurse Resident Apprenticeship 

With the addition of grant funds through Iowa Workforce Development the Online Nurse Residency Program has expanded and is providing another delivery option! 

What is a Registered Nurse Resident Apprenticeship? 

An RN Resident Apprenticeship begins after the Nurse is a licensed Registered Nurse and includes the facilities orientation involving a clinical immersion (unit-based orientation with precepted clinical experience) + delivery didactic instruction for related training.  In this case the didactic instruction is the IONRP. We provide tools to support clinical immersion and the curriculum for the related instruction creating a Registered Apprenticeship. 

To learn more about our transition to a Registered Nurse Resident Apprenticeship Program, check out our white paper: A New Era in Registered Nurse Resident Apprenticeships 

Expanded Resources 

What’s New?  

Enrollment Flexibility

Beginning the program early in hire to coordinate and incorporate the program into the specific onboarding process allows the new graduate nurse to start working through modules placed strategically in their orientation and continues post-orientation. 

Preceptor Training

NOW AVAILABLE! A training program for mentors and preceptors to enhance the skillset needed for their role supporting the new graduate nurse. This program utilizes an asynchronous participant-centered training concept including microlearning techniques delivered in an online environment. Click here to learn more.

Alliance for Clinical Transition Competency Resources 

Included in this expanded program our resources for competency validation including three tools for successful documentation of competencies, a universal competency tool, specific competency tool, and easy to use coaching plans to support the clinical development of the new graduate nurse.