CommonSpirit Health National Nurse Residency Program
At Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, recently licensed registered nurses thrive
thanks to the CommonSpirit Health National Nurse Residency Program (NNRP). This
comprehensive, evidence-based clinical orientation offers a 12-month transition-to-practice
platform designed to support your growth and development.
What can you expect from your NNRP experience at Yavapai Regional? Our program combines
in-person learning, virtual education, and strong team support to enhance your critical thinking,
decision making, and leadership abilities. You’ll also learn strategies to help you connect with
patients, manage stress, and excel in your nursing career.
2024-25 NNRP Schedule
November 4, 2024
Yavapai Regional’s NNRP job posting opens for applications
December 16, 2024
NNRP job posting closes to applications
January 6-9, 2025
Top candidates join in-person with Yavapai Regional nurse leaders, hiring managers, and/or
peers (no alternate dates available)
February 17, 2025
Yavapai Regional’s NNRP cohort starts
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an Associate
Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Newly licensed with less than 12 months of nursing experience
- Have an active registered nurse (RN) license in the state they will be practicing or
the state of primary residency if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state
(interim permits cannot be accepted) upon hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Additional certifications may be required based on populations served
The NNRP Experience at Yavapai Regional
Our nurse residents complete a program that includes:
- Didactic instruction from experienced registered nurses
- Skills development to enhance clinical proficiency
- Simulation to build confidence and competence
- An evidence-based project (EBP)
- Transition to practice (TIP) core courses
- Seamless transition from residency into practice in our inpatient Medical/Surgical and/or
Telemetry units
Your Benefits Package
Nurse residents are hired as staff nurses into 12-month positions that provide industry-leading
compensation packages. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage as well as life
insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.
Questions?
Email Nancy Thomas, Recruiter, Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center