Nurse Residency Program Earns National Accreditation with Distinction
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Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center’s (PVHMC) RN New Graduate Residency Program has received accreditation with distinction as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (AACN) Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation with Distinction is the highest level of recognition awarded by ANCC’s PTAP and demonstrates that PVHMC’s nurse residency program meets rigorous standards for structure, process and outcomes, as well as support for its new graduate nurses as they transition into professional practice.
“This achievement is a reflection of our commitment to supporting, educating and preparing the next generation of nurses,” said Lolla Mitchell, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President of Nursing Services at PVHMC. “As a New Graduate RN many years ago myself at PVHMC, I recognize the value of having an excellent Nurse Residency Program and the long term benefits these programs offer to our nurses and the community we serve.”
The hospital’s RN Residency is a one-year program for nurses with less than 12 months’ experience. The curriculum includes classroom education, clinical preceptorship from an experienced registered nurse, case studies, simulations and skills labs, as well as observational and clinical experiences.
The program concentrates on the development of critical thinking, evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making while emphasizing the importance of leadership and the continued pursuit of nursing excellence through education and professional certification.
The Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) programs set the standard for residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) into new practice settings. To achieve PTAP accreditation, organizations must pass an extensive application process, including comprehensive documentation and a site visit.
To learn more about PVHMC’s RN New Graduate Residency Program, click here.
