New Graduate Training Programs

Developing the Next Generation of Nurses

Scripps’ system-wide new graduate RN residency program is a one-year training and development program for recent registered nursing (RN) graduates to experience direct patient care within the scope of their practice.

Patient care training includes assessment, planning and implementation of a care plan and evaluating patient progress toward expected outcomes. At the program’s completion, the new grad RNs take primary responsibility for the patient’s care, working collaboratively with the care team under their supervision.

To be eligible to apply, new grads must have completed an accredited nursing program and RN licensure prior to the start date of the program.

For more information, call 858-435-7100.

Please review the schedule below.

RN New Grad Fall 2013 Application Schedule

• 4/15/13-4/26/13: Applications accepted for internal candidates
• 4/22/13-4/26/13: Applications accepted for all candidates
• 5/13 thru 5/17: Interviews for fall 2013 residency program
• 5/29 thru 6/5: Applicants selected for the fall 2013 residency program will be contacted.
• 8/12/13 – Fall 2013 residency program start date

Spring 2014 program dates will be posted soon. Application period will take place in Fall 2013. Please check back for specific program information.

Overview of New Graduate Residency Program

New graduate nursing positions are offered in the following units:

• Medical/surgical
• Definitive observation/telemetry
• Oncology
• Cardiac care

Availability of each program will vary for each hospital and time of year.
The Scripps New Graduate Residency program consists of a 12- to 16-week orientation process, which includes:

• One-on-one clinical training with a preceptor
• Classroom education
• Computer training
• Support groups
• Mentorship

After the initial orientation, the New Grad RN will receive 6-9 months of precepted clinical experience in various clinical settings across the Scripps system.