Bayhealth Celebrates the Graduation of 35 Nurses from Inpatient Nurse Residency Program

Bayhealth proudly announces the graduation of 35 nurses from its Inpatient Nurse Residency Program. This year-long program, accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation Program, supports new nurses as they transition from nursing school to independent practice.

The graduation ceremony, held on April 3 at the Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, acknowledged the achievements and professional development of these graduates. The keynote speaker, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive Rosemary (Rosi) Wurster, DNP, RN, MPH, NEA-BC, FACHE, delivered an inspiring message and celebrated all 35 graduates for continuing their careers with Bayhealth.

Designed for nurses with less than 12 months of acute care experience, the Inpatient Nurse Residency Program provides comprehensive training, mentorship and hands-on experience with the Bayhealth Magnet nursing team throughout several inpatient units. Nurses hired within one of these units, and have less than 12 months of care experience, are automatically enrolled in the program.

"We are incredibly proud of this graduating class and their dedication to professional growth and excellence in patient care," said Adult Inpatient Nurse Residency Coordinator Erica McPhail, MSN, RN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, NPD-BC. "Their hard work and commitment throughout this program will have a lasting impact on our health system and the community we serve."

New nurses interested in this program can email Nurse_Residency@Bayhealth.org or visit Bayhealth.org/Careers/Nursing to learn more.