Embarking on a nursing career, especially in pediatrics, is a significant step. Children’s Hospital Colorado recognizes this and offers the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, meticulously designed to be your premier career tool. This program is not just an onboarding process; it’s a comprehensive platform built to cultivate confident, competent, and skilled pediatric nurses ready to excel as integral members of interprofessional healthcare teams.
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence. As full-time team members, residents are immersed in the hospital environment, receiving the same robust benefits package available to all new employees. This includes ample opportunities for professional growth and career development, ensuring a fulfilling and upward trajectory in your nursing journey.
Key Features Designed for Your Career Growth:
- Focused Classroom Instruction: Delve into targeted learning modules emphasizing clinical reasoning, leadership development, and professional advancement. The curriculum incorporates evidence-based practice, quality and safety protocols, and crucial elements of resiliency and wellness to equip you for the demands of pediatric nursing.
- Experiential Clinical Training: Gain hands-on experience through immersive learning scenarios, including high-fidelity code simulations, essential nursing skills training, and comprehensive education on the proper utilization of medical equipment specific to pediatric care.
- Impactful Evidence-Based Projects: Contribute meaningfully to organizational improvements by participating in the development of evidence-based projects aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing hospital-wide practices.
- Commitment to Diversity and Equity: Our program is deeply committed to fostering diversity, promoting health equity, and ensuring inclusion. The curriculum and policies are thoughtfully designed to emphasize family-centered care within a diverse patient population.
- Dedicated Preceptor Guidance: Receive personalized guidance and unwavering support from an experienced, evidence-based preceptor who will serve as your mentor, facilitating your transition and professional development within pediatric nursing.
- Mentorship for Advancement: Benefit from ongoing mentorship opportunities designed to foster your professional growth, encourage clinical advancement, and help you navigate a successful and rewarding career path at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Upcoming Program Dates
We consistently update our program dates and application deadlines to provide you with the most current information. If the dates for your desired cohort are not currently listed, please revisit this page for regular updates.
| Cohort | Location | Application Opens | Application Closes | Interview Week | Cohort Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | Denver metro | Application closed | Application closed | Application closed | Nov. 11, 2024 |
| February 2025 | Denver metro and Colorado Springs | Application closed | Application closed | Nov. 11-15, 2024 | Feb. 17, 2025 |
| August 2025 | Denver metro and Colorado Springs | Feb. 14, 2025 | March 17, 2025 | April 7-18, 2025 | Aug. 18, 2025 |
| November 2025 | Denver metro | June 30, 2025 | July 18, 2025 | Aug. 4-8, 2025 | Nov. 10, 2025 |
*Note**: Candidates offered a position in the residency program must be available for at least one week prior to the start date to fulfill all pre-hire requirements. Kindly inform us of any pre-existing travel plans or conflicts at the time of verbal offer.
