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Nursing Residency Program
Since 2003, the nationally recognized nurse residency program (NRP) at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City has helped all of our new graduate nurses adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment. Our yearlong program focuses on 3 main components to help our new nurses transition from the classroom to practice: leadership, quality outcomes and professional development.

Leadership
As leaders and decision makers, our nurses are trusted partners who work closely with physicians to provide the best care and the most advanced treatments to patients of the health system. 
Professional development
Our Nurse Leader Advancement Program provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth, rewarding individual initiative and involvement in health system activities. 
Quality outcomes
Patients count on our nurses to deliver specialized care and services unavailable anywhere else in the region aside from the No. 1 hospital in Kansas City and the state of Kansas. Why would you work anywhere else? What to expect from the nursing residency program
After being hired at the health system, we are committed to providing our graduate nurses with the highest quality process to transition from nursing student to a successful, competent and confident practicing RN. For this reason, we have designed special programs to foster professional development during the NRP.
One of the reasons I applied to work at The University of Kansas Health System was that I knew I would be supported in my role as a new RN. The residency program provided creative training and education on important topics, was a place to ask questions and created a sense of community. I am so thankful I was part of it! – Darby Dodda, RN

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