Columbus, Ga. (Aug. 11, 2023)— Piedmont Columbus Regional recently kicked off the Summer 2023 nurse residency cohort by welcoming the largest number of residents since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new RNs recently attended their first seminar and had the chance to meet with nurse residency coordinator Amalia Acevedo-Sanic plus receive an overview of the program. The guest speaker for this seminar was Chief Nursing Officer Cary Burcham. During the seminar, the topics of discussion included “Examining one’s own professional development through the G.R.O.W. framework” and “Incorporating wellness domains into clinical practice.”

Piedmont’s Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program is a formal, structured, evidence-based, 12-month program designed to foster Piedmont nurses who are competent, confident and committed clinicians who practice evidence-based care. Through learning and clinical experiences with preceptors, ongoing support from experienced educators, mentors and leadership, the residents are integrated into a culture that prioritizes and supports their growth. The goal is to enhance the onboarding and residency experience of our new graduate nurses beyond just skill acquisition to address the array of challenges in the transition from student nurse to competent, confident practitioner.

Nurse residents are accepted into the program three times a year: spring, summer and fall.