NRHA Gold Partner
The Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program is proud to be a Gold Partner of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), the nation's leading organization dedicated to advancing rural health through advocacy, education, communication, and research.
Through this partnership, we collaborate with rural healthcare leaders across the country to support workforce development, nurse residency programs, preceptor education, clinician well-being, and evidence-based retention strategies. As a Gold Partner, we are honored to contribute educational resources and thought leadership that help strengthen the rural healthcare workforce and improve patient care in rural communities.
Sharing Knowledge with Rural Healthcare Leaders
As part of our partnership with NRHA, IONRP faculty and staff regularly contribute to the national conversation on workforce development and nurse retention through webinars, conference presentations, and published articles. These resources highlight practical strategies, emerging research, and real-world experiences from healthcare organizations across the country.
Explore our NRHA webinars and published articles below to learn more about our work supporting rural healthcare organizations and the professionals who serve them.
In the News
IONRP Director Attends NRHA’s 37th Rural Health Policy Institute in Washington, D.C.
NRHA's Rural Health Voices Blog
As an NRHA Gold Partner, the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program contributes thought leadership to the Rural Health Voices Blog, sharing practical strategies and evidence-based insights that support workforce development, nurse retention, and professional growth in rural healthcare organizations.
NRHA Webinars
Nurse Engagement Strategies That Are Helping Rural Hospitals Cut Early Turnover
Learn how rural healthcare organizations are improving nurse retention through stronger onboarding, engagement initiatives, and structured transition-to-practice programs. Gain practical, research-backed strategies you can apply in your organization.
Next Gen Nurses: Organizational Readiness in Rural Healthcare
Learn how rural healthcare organizations can better support Gen Z nurses through structured onboarding, orientation, and nurse residency programs. Discover practical approaches to strengthening organizational readiness and retaining the next generation of nursing professionals.
Advocating for Professional Development in Rural Healthcare
Learn how to effectively advocate for professional development using evaluation models, economic assessments, and outcome-based scorecards. Gain practical tools to demonstrate impact, communicate value, and build support for workforce development initiatives.
Building the Foundation: Preparing Your Organization for Nurse Residency
Learn the key factors that contribute to successful nurse residency program implementation and sustainability. Gain actionable insights to prepare your organization, support new graduate nurses, and create a strong foundation for long-term success.