Sanford Health nursing residency program

Available at our Fargo location

What is the Sanford Health nurse residency program?
The first months of your professional nursing career can be intimidating and frightening. Our nurse residency program supports and enhances your development during the first year of practice. Through six monthly sessions, the program is designed to promote an effective transition into professional practice as you begin your path to achieving greatness. Each session focuses on various clinical and professional growth topics utilizing health care experts to guide and advance your clinical judgment and ability to problem solve as well as expand your outlook on your professional career.

Who is in the nurse residency program?
All new graduate RNs who will be working in an inpatient setting will be included in this program. New graduate RNs will be grouped together according to your date of hire to journey through the program. Some variations in the program exist for certain specialty clinical areas.

When does this program start?
To be eligible for Sanford Health's nurse residency program, you must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing within the last six months. Nurse residency programs begin in February, July and October each year.

Program outcomes
The nurse residency program builds upon your undergraduate education and clinical competencies to strengthen these aspects of nursing:

• Leadership at the point of care
• Patient outcomes
• Your professional role

Support for the program
A nurse residency coordinator will be in contact with nurse residents throughout the program. During your unit-specific orientation, a preceptor will also be assigned to each new graduate RN. A service educator (an RN working on your unit) is also available for guidance on unit-specific needs.

How do I apply?
To apply for a registered nurse position at Sanford Health, complete an application online by contacting:

To receive more information regarding the Sanford Health nurse residency program, contact either of our two nurse residency coordinators: