New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Our Nurse Residency Program achieved accreditation with distinction from the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program ® (PTAP) in December 2022. This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to upholding evidence-based standards in supporting newly licensed registered nurses as they transition into professional practice. At the Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, we take pride in fostering excellence in nursing practice. For more information about ANCC PTAP ®, visit ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) | ANA.

The residency program is 6 months long, offered in the Spring and Fall, and provides opportunities in various nursing specialties.

Residents complete the 6 month program with a cohort of peers.

The comprehensive residency program encompasses:

Six weeks of in-classroom intensive clinical development each week:

Patient-Centered Care
Teamwork and Collaboration
Clinical Practice
Quality Improvement and Safety
Informatics and Technology
Management of Patient Care Delivery

4, 5, & 6 month Professional Development Seminars:

Professional Development
Values and Ethics
Wellness
Completion of an evidence-based project

Unit Level Orientation

Orientation time on the specialty unit of hire with dedicated preceptors
Precepted time on the unit continues past the first 6 weeks with the duration depending on the specialty unit of hire

The education team individualizes the curriculum to ensure the cohort and the individual resident is supported.

Throughout the 6 month program the education team will partner with your Nursing Leaders and preceptor to support you in your successful transition into your new role.

Spring 2025 New Graduate Nurse Residency

Open SNI New Grad Position: First week of January

Notify Candidates to schedule for interviews: Third week of February

Panel Interviews: Last week of February

Final Selection: First week of March

Program Start Date: April 7, 2025

Fall 2025 New Graduate Nurse Residency

Open SNI New Grad Position: Third week of April

Notify Candidates to schedule for interviews: Last week of May

Panel Interviews: Second week of June

Final Selection: Third week of June

Program Start Date: August 4, 2025