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Nurse Residency Program
 The ANCC Nationally Accredited with Distinction and Vizient-recognized Stanford Health Care Nurse Residency Program has supported newly graduated nurses in their

transition to professional clinical practice since 2006, providing a strong foundation for growth, learning, and career success.
Program Eligibility
    • Must be a graduate of an accredited ASN/ADN, BSN or MSN program.
    • Accredited online programs included.
    • Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program within 18 months from the cohort start date.
    • Must not exceed 6 months full-time hours of paid RN work experience (equivalent 1040 hours)
    • Must hold current Basic Life Support Certification—issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire
    • Must hold current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire
    • Must hold current Registered Nurse licensure—issued by the State of California—by the following date: (Cohort 46) February 12th, 2027.
    • You will need to provide a CA RN licensure number, not just proof showing you passed your NCLEX.

    Additional information
    • Interim permits are not accepted—interim is not the same as a temporary CA RN license. 
    • Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
    Important Dates
    Cohort 46

    Applications Open: November 9, 2026 – November 15, 2026

    Application Screening: December 7th, 2026- January 29th, 2027

    CA License required by: February 12th, 2027

    Interviews: February 15th, 2027 – March 5th, 2027

    Offers Sent: Week of March 8th, 2027

    Cohort 46 starts April 12, 2027.

     

    Cohort 47

    Applications Open: April 26th, 2027 – May 2nd, 2027

    Application Screening: May 24th, 2027 – July 16th, 2027

    CA License required by: July 30th, 2027

    Interviews: August 2nd, 2027 – August 20th, 2027

    Offers Sent: Week of August 23rd, 2027

    Cohort 47 starts September 27th, 2027.
    Save the Date

      Join us for the Cohort 46 Interview Preparation Webinar on January 27, 2027.

      Whether you're feeling excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, this webinar is designed to help you prepare with confidence.

      During this session, we'll cover:

      • How to prepare for your interview
      • What to expect throughout the interview process
      • Strategies for highlighting your experiences and strengths
      • Insights into how candidates can set themselves up for success
      Specialty Areas

      The specialty areas listed below are expected to participate in the Cohort 46 recruitment cycle:

      • Inpatient Surgical Specialties
      • Inpatient Medicine Specialties
      • Inpatient Float Pool
      • Inpatient Clinical Trials
      • Inpatient Psychiatry

       

       

      Our program features the following structure:

      ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As a transition to practice program, the goal of the Stanford Health Care Nurse Residency Program is to support the successful transition of newly graduated registered nurses into clinical practice. Our program is thoughtfully designed for highly motivated, determined and dedicated new graduate nurses. The program aspires to develop competent, compassionate, and committed clinical nurses who make a positive impact in the lives of our patients.

      • Immersive Clinical Training: 350+ hours of direct clinical orientation with a trained preceptor utilizing a structured precepting model
      • Application Based Learning: Monthly seminars that foster group learning facilitated by content experts focusing on- Leadership, Quality Outcomes, and Professional Role
      • Evidence-Based Practice Project: With the guidance of a Clinical Nurse Specialist coach, nurse residents identify a clinical problem, conduct a literature search, complete a critical appraisal of the literature, and offer recommendations for practice.
      • Support Structure: Group mentorship, peer support activities and individualized check-in sessions support the successful transition to practice for newly graduated nurses.

      Specialties Offered 

      Our program hires nurse residents into a variety specialty areas. Participation is dependent on organizational need and subject to change. Below are the areas that participate in the nurse residency program:
      Critical Care Trauma/General Surgery
      Cardiovascular
      Cardiac Medicine 
      Medical Oncology
      Neurology 
      Inpatient Medicine Units
      General Medicine
      Observation
      Neurology
      Advanced Lung Disease
      Cardiology/Pulmonary
      Inpatient Surgical Units 
      Neurosurgery
      Orthopedic Surgery
      Gynecological Surgery
      Ear Nose & Throat/Plastics - Reconstructive Surgery
      Trauma Surgery
      ​​​​​​​Hepatobiliary Surgery
      General Surgery
      Transplant Surgery
      Vascular Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Urological Surgery 
      Cardiac Surgery
      Inpatient Oncology  Bone Marrow Transplant 
      CAR-T
      Hematology
      General Oncology
      Additional Specialties 
      Adult Emergency Department
      Pediatric Emergency Department
      Operating Room
      Clinical Trials 
      Adult Psychiatry
      Float Pool 
      ​​​​​​Application Components
        • Cover Letter
        • Current Resume 
        • School of Nursing Transcripts (official or unofficial)
        • Complete application questions - please answer the following questions within the electronic application (this is not a separate attachment):
          • Tell us about a time during your clinical rotation when you experienced a caring moment with a patient. How did this moment impact the patient’s outcome? How has this experience changed your nursing practice?
          • Tell us about time you had an error in judgement (can be personally, professionally, academically etc.). What did you learn? How has this experience shaped you into the nursing professional you are today?
          • Tell us about a time you made a positive contribution to a community through service activities (outside of your clinical rotations). What lessons did you learn from this experience? How has this experience influenced your approach to nursing care.
        Frequently Asked Questions Who do I address the cover letter to?
        Can I interview with more than one specialty?
        Is your program tied to Stanford Children's?
        ​​​​​​​Get these answered and more. 
        Learn more

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        Application Webinar  Missed the live session? Watch the recording to learn more about eligibility requirements, recruitment timelines, and application tips. You'll also hear directly from current nurse residents about how they prepared for a succesful application.
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        Contact Us
        For more information, please e-mail:
        NewGradRN@stanfordhealthcare.org