Lynn Community Health Center Nursing Careers

New Graduate Nursing Residency Program

Lynn Community Health Center’s partnership with the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program allows new graduate nurses to participate in online learning modules, virtual discussions, and a residency project at the end that will directly affect patient outcomes. This innovative program is designed to assist students with transitioning from the academic setting to your newfound role as a registered nurse.

Research has shown that new graduate nurses participating in nurse residency programs during their first year as registered nurses experience an increase in confidence, a decrease in stress, and a quicker transition from novice to competent nurse, all of which leads to increased professional satisfaction.

What will the Program cover for me as a participant?

• Complete the transition journal each week.
• Select one monthly challenge to complete and share progress with your cohort.
• Participate in live discussions each month.
• Complete a professional experience and share results with your leaders and peers.
• Check-in each month with your Site Coordinator and assigned Learning Champion.
• Complete program evaluations and Casey-Fink surveys to track nurse retention.

How long is this program?
The residency program is a 12 month program, you will be required to attend monthly live discussions, this is typically part of your work schedule and is paid time.

What is the time commitment?
Beyond monthly live discussions, anticipate around 4 hours for self-paced content, transition journal, monthly challenges, and facility support meetings. Our flexible approach lets you complete tasks conveniently on any device.