Program Overview

The Munroe RN Residency Program exists to support the newly employed Graduate Nurse or Registered Nurse through the first 18 months of employment. The Munroe Residency Program is designed to address the key stressors experienced by new nurses in a safe and supportive environment that allow for professional growth and development to occur. The nurses in the Munroe Residency Program will move seamlessly through the four phases of the program in which they will receive individualized one on one training, small group activities, classroom instruction, unit based orientation, preceptorship and mentoring.

Munroe Regional Medical Center

1500 SW 1st Avenue
Ocala, Fl 34474

Phone: 352-671-2263
Fax: 352-402-5197
E-mail: Thressamaier@mrhs.org

Nurse Residency Program

For more information contact
Workforce Development at:
352-671-2263
2010

Residents gain valuable experience

Munroe Regional is proud to be able to offer this comprehensive Nurse Residency Program to all newly licensed nurses employed at our facility. This brochure will give you an overview of the program contents and our objectives. But don’t take our word for it, read what the Nurse Residents had to say…..
The Residency Program “helped me apply my hands on skills. I feel there has to be more hands on experience because during school there isn’t enough time to experience the skills needed”.
“This program has relieved many stressors or uncertainties related to being a novice nurse beginning their careers, and at a new facility.”

General Orientation to include: Organizational overview, Program Introduction, Core Computer Based Learning Modules, Computer Charting at Munroe
Nursing Orientation to include: Equipment Instruction, Waived testing, Policies and Procedures, Medication and Supply Pyxis
Classroom Instruction to include: National Patient Safety Goals, Basic EKG Course, Dysrhythmia Management, Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision Making, Evidence Based Practice.
Professional Development Seminars to include: Reality Shock, Stress Management, Establishing a Healthy Work Environment, Role Transition, Effective Communication, Professional Practice Behaviors.
One on One Training to include: 8 hour shifts dedicated to skills practice, the role of the nurse, and self-directed learning.
Transition to practice on hiring unit.
“Love, Love, Love the new graduate nurse residency program! It has prepared me to feel comfortable performing the skills necessary to be a really good nurse. The instructors and guest speakers were informative helpful and patient and really have made Munroe feel like a family. This program has made me love my job and feel confident in my future with this organization. Thank you for giving us this opportunity!”

Organization