Transition to
Practice
​​​​​​​Nurse Residency
 

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Nationally Recognized.
Personally Supported.
Ready for Practice.

At Spartanburg Regional, you'll begin your career in an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)-accredited Nurse Residency Program that has earned Accreditation with Distinction, ANCC's highest recognition. You'll have structured professional and competency development, feedback, peer and educator support, and a team that stays connected with you as you transition into practice. We want you to feel supported as you build the confidence and skills to become an exceptional nurse.

Lead with the distinction

“Start your nursing career in a nationally recognized Nurse Residency Program.”
The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program has earned ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by ANCC’s Accreditation Program. 

What that means for a new graduate

You are supported as you transition from student to professional nurse

Nurse residents described the program as helping them feel supported, prepared, and more confident as they entered professional practice.

Your development continues after graduation

In the ANCC learner survey, residents rated support for competency development at 3.57/4 and professional development at 3.58/4. 

You are not navigating your first year alone

Mentorship and peer support are integrated into the residency experience, and residents reported strong scores for both.

You will build skills that matter in practice

Residents reported that the program integrates communication, critical thinking, time management, professionalism, interprofessional teamwork, well-being, and other important professional concepts. 
You receive support as your competence develops.
Residents reported receiving formative and summative feedback
and support when competency gaps were identified

A standout feature:
People who stay
connected to You

ANCC specifically identified SRHS's rounding team as a best practice that could be shared with other programs. Appraisers highlighted the team's defined check-ins with nurse residents, relationship building, ongoing support, feedback, communication, and follow-up.

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the ANCC’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

About Our Program

  • No application to the Transition to Practice Program is required! Apply and accept an offer to the unit and campus of your choosing when you are ready.
  • No employment contract is required to begin the program.

  • Important education presented “conference style” for all nurses, including communication, legal documentation, ethical decision-making, social media & HIPAA, clinical judgment and more.
  • Patient-focused Pathways are skills-based education courses to enhance your knowledge of the patient population you care for daily.
  • Training from content experts, including physicians, hospital attorneys, legal nurse consultants and experienced nurses.
  • Immersive educational opportunities, including simulation, real-life case studies, interactive games and hands-on skill building.
  • Cohort with all new graduate nurses across the hospital system to gain a better understanding of our healthcare system and the continuum of care.

Your first nursing job is an exciting milestone, but it can seem overwhelming at first. Learn more about how our program smooths your transition from newly minted graduate to accomplished and confident RN:
  • Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Training and Career Pathways - Take a closer look at our Nurse Residency Program, including specialized training opportunities and subspecialty pathways.
  • How to Join – To find your best fit, explore all of the career opportunities at Spartanburg Regional to discover the right nursing opportunity for you. Learn more about applying for a job and beginning transition to practice at Spartanburg Regional.
  • What to Expect – Ready to get started? Find out what to expect during your nurse transition to practice pathway, from day one through graduation.

 
After getting oriented and familiar with your new colleagues and job responsibilities, we will notify you about when your transition to practice pathway starts, where to go and what to do.
  • After you start, you will begin training in your home department once you have completed your orientation and received your registered nurse (RN) license.
  • There is no need to apply to our pathway program – you are automatically enrolled within your first few months of employment, when the next group of new nurses is ready.
  • Your nurse pathway is customized to enhance the training you receive in your home department.
  • Your residency will offer opportunities to learn and ways to practice under the guidance of a seasoned nurse preceptor and other leaders.
 
Nursing Units

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is one of South Carolina’s largest healthcare providers. Spartanburg Regional is a network of facilities, programs and over 10,000 staff who provide health services to residents of Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina from birth until the end of life. 

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