Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) has launched a 12-month nurse residency program designed to support newly graduated nurses like Grace Umfleet as they transition into their careers. The program offers personalized training, pairing residents with experienced preceptors for their first 12 weeks and providing ongoing mentorship throughout the year.

TruMont’s New Graduate RN Resident Apprenticeship has achieved a 93% retention rate in a 62-hospital system, significantly reducing early-career nurse turnover compared to the industry average of 20-30%. By providing structured support and training, the program enhances clinical competency, cultural integration, and patient care across various nursing specialties. This success underscores the value of nursing apprenticeships in stabilizing the healthcare workforce, improving patient outcomes, and reducing hospitals’ reliance on costly temporary staffing solutions.

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The USF College of Nursing has finalized a collaborative partnership with TruMont and created a customized program that will allow senior nursing students to graduate on time.

TruMont offers an evidence-based health care curriculum with a blended learning approach that is consistent with the work of the National Academy of Medicine (formally the Institute of Medicine), the Joint Commission, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Wythe County Community Hospital has introduced a new nurse residency program based on an apprenticeship model to help new nurses transition from school to practice. The program is structured around three key elements: a supportive transition framework, clear career advancement pathways, and continuous engagement and feedback.