Overview
The Transition to Practice Program (TPP) at Massachusetts General Hospital provides a newly licensed nurse (NLN) with a solid foundation to become an independent and functioning clinician who will deliver safe patient care. The TPP is a 12-month comprehensive program that incorporates a centralized onboarding process, the development of specific knowledge related to the patient population of that unit/service line, skill acquisition, and preceptor support and support from the nursing leadership team. Upon completing the centralized onboarding process, the NLN will, as part of the precepted experience, attend didactic classes, simulation, and skill sessions.
What the program provides:
The TPP offers various clinical tracks, which allows the NLN to develop practice-based competencies in areas that match their interest. Currently, we offer tracks in Critical Care (including Neonatal ICU and Pediatric ICU), Oncology, In-patient psych, Labor & Delivery, Ante/Post-Partum, Pediatrics, General Medicine, General Surgery, the Emergency Department, Cardiology, and the OR. The TPP holds accreditation from ANCC's Practice Transition to Accreditation Program (PTAP)
The NLN joins with a dedicated preceptor group for 12 to 26 weeks, depending on the specialty, and attends bi-monthly sessions in the Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development for twelve months. During this time, topics include skills sessions, resiliency building, time management, clinical reasoning and clinical judgment, simulation exercises specific to NLN's clinical area, and professional development of nurses. Each Nurse Resident must complete an Evidence-Based Project by the end of the twelve months.
Eligibility Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from a CCNE or NLN-accredited program
- Possess a current unencumbered MA RN License.
- Ability to work a full-time position (including rotation to off shifts, weekends, and holidays) for the entire year of the program.
PLEASE NOTE: To apply for one of these positions, you may visit the MGH Career Opportunities page at https://www.massgeneral.org/careers and complete an online application.