Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program

Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program

The Elliot Hospital is proud to provide new graduate nurses with a residency program designed to support your transition to professional practice.

Our mission is to nurture the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to acute care professional nursing practice by building on your academic knowledge. Clinical nurse educators will provide an open and supportive environment, incorporating learning strategies designed to refine your critical thinking and clinical reasoning.  Experienced staff nurses and unit leaders will work together to ensure that you feel supported during your role transition and prepared to care for patients with challenging and complicated healthcare issues.

Throughout the first year, you will learn and grow with other new graduate RNs in both general and specialty education sessions.

Through the Transition to Practice Residency program, we commit to the professional development of our new nurses and hope to inspire a love for the art and science of professional nursing practice.

For more information, call the Department of Clinical Education/Professional Development at 603-663-4450.

  • Trained nurse preceptors who guide your unit orientation
  • Classroom discussions led by experienced nurse educators that enhance clinical knowledge and critical thinking
  • Case studies that provide real-life examples of medical issues faced by patients on your units
  • Skill review sessions that allow another chance for “hands-on” practice
  • Online learning programs and computer simulations that supplement skill development
  • High- and low-fidelity simulations that provide a safe environment to practice and refine clinical skill, decision-making and prioritization
  • Debriefing sessions with other new graduate RNs that encourage and support reflective practice and successful role transition
  • One-on-one sessions with educators and unit leaders designed to identify distinct learning needs and experiences that lead to successful role transition

  • Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Associate Degree in Nursing (AND) required
  • Newly licensed or temporary licensed in New Hampshire, with successful completion of NCLEX within 90 days
  • Licensed RNs with less than six months of experience in professional practice

  • Select Inpatient Units, Medical, Post-Surgical, Pediatric, Neonatal, Intermediate and Critical Care
  • Select Perioperative/Procedural areas
  • Select Emergency Services

Available Graduate Nursing Opportunities

What our nurse residents are saying...

"Transitioning into my role as a new grad was very smooth. I always felt supported by my charge nurses, peers, and preceptors, and I knew I could ask for help whenever I needed it. While coming off orientation was nerve-racking, I felt prepared and confident because of the strong support and encouragement from my team.”

What our nurse residents are saying...

“The Nurse Residency orientation process eased my fears as a new graduate and helped build my confidence. Experienced nurses guided me step by step, allowing me to develop my skills and gradually manage a full patient load. Even after orientation, the supportive, team-based culture continues, helping new nurses succeed and grow.”

What our nurse residents are saying...

“I’m glad I started my nursing career in Elliot’s Nurse Residency Program. From a structured three-month orientation with qualified preceptors to ongoing classes throughout the first year, the program helped me build confidence, strengthen my skills, and continue learning. Even on my own, I knew support was always available from the nurses around me.”