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Career programs
Career programs
for new grad
nurses
Meet Jaysia Brown, Clinical Nurse I | With Duke since 2021
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Nurse Residency Program
New nursing graduates hired by Duke Health are automatically enrolled and participate in our Nurse Residency Program where you engage in a support program that begins during your first week of nursing orientation and runs for the entire first year of your practice. The program is administered by Vizient and tailored to Duke Health's vision and values.
During your year of residency, you will:
For questions on the Nurse Residency Program please contact Clinical Education and Professional Development at educate@mc.duke.edu.
During your year of residency, you will:
- Gain support from a community of caring experienced nurses that will build your professional confidence, commitment and courage as you navigate your first year.
- Be given the opportunity to share experiences and socialize with other new nurses.
- Participate in clinical discussion and interactive experiences led by subject matter experts monthly on topics that include leadership, critical thinking and patient outcomes.
- Finish out the program with an evidence-based inquiry project that brings together your residency year.
For questions on the Nurse Residency Program please contact Clinical Education and Professional Development at educate@mc.duke.edu.
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Duke Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology New Graduate Nurse Program
This program spans 12 weeks and is designed to help new nurses begin their careers in an ambulatory oncology setting. Led by nurse educators, clinical nurse specialists, and other nurse leaders, new nurses will rotate between Duke Cancer Institute's outpatient facilities in Durham, Raleigh, and Wake County, providing hands-on patient care with rotations in infusion, radiation oncology, and other multidisciplinary clinical areas. After one week of general orientation, new nurse team members in the program will begin working on didactic and hands-on skills practice before transitioning into the patient care setting. Upon completion of the program, new nurse team members are hired at one of Duke Cancer Institute's locations.
This program is offered twice per year with cohorts starting in January and July. Questions can be directed to aaron.z.moore@duke.edu.
This program is offered twice per year with cohorts starting in January and July. Questions can be directed to aaron.z.moore@duke.edu.
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New Graduate RN Program, Duke University Hospital-based Clinics
This 12-week program supports new graduate nurses interested in a career within an ambulatory care setting. Upon completion of a 2-week orientation, nurses are prepared for the field of ambulatory with three four-week rotations at surgical clinics, procedural clinics, and medical clinics within Duke University Hospital’s network of ambulatory sites in Durham. Upon completion of the program, nurses are hired at one of the ambulatory clinics.
Questions can be directed to latiesha.omonijo@duke.edu.
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New to the Operating Room (NTTOR)
The New to the OR Training Program is available to new graduate and skilled nurses who want to gain operating room experience. The program involves six to nine months of training depending on the service line.Classroom instruction and preceptorships place nurses at the forefront of operating room procedures.
What to expect:
Week 1: Orientation week with observation days
Weeks 2-3: Lecture with simulation and some OR observation
Weeks 3-4: Shadowing experiences within the department
Week 5 and on: You will be paired with a preceptor until your 6-9 month orientation is complete where you will learn to scrub and circulate.
Any questions about the program can be directed to latiesha.omonijo@duke.edu. Generally, the New to the OR Program is offered three times a year with cohorts starting in February, July, and October. Apply to join our February 2025 cohort.
What to expect:
Week 1: Orientation week with observation days
Weeks 2-3: Lecture with simulation and some OR observation
Weeks 3-4: Shadowing experiences within the department
Week 5 and on: You will be paired with a preceptor until your 6-9 month orientation is complete where you will learn to scrub and circulate.
Any questions about the program can be directed to latiesha.omonijo@duke.edu. Generally, the New to the OR Program is offered three times a year with cohorts starting in February, July, and October. Apply to join our February 2025 cohort.
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Professional Nursing Assistant (PNA) Program
Prior to graduation, RN students are offered the opportunity to grow their skills and experiences by participating in our paid 10-week Professional Nursing Assistant Program. This program brings together students and preceptors in a unique, one-on-one clinical partnership where mentor relationships strengthen the students’ awareness of nursing scope of practice and critical thinking skills. Students in this program receive a mix of on-unit and off-unit learning to develop their communication and interpersonal skills and assist with procedures and treatments.
Generally, the program is offered once per year. The 2025 cohort begins May 27 and ends August 3.
Program Requirements:
Register to join a virtual information session about the program on Tuesday, October 29, noon-1 p.m. ET. During the session, students will learn more about Duke Health and the PNA program, and how the 10-week paid PNA experience will help you transition into a new graduate nurse role.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are open, apply here. Questions about the program can be directed to NR_PNA_Program@dm.duke.edu.
Generally, the program is offered once per year. The 2025 cohort begins May 27 and ends August 3.
Program Requirements:
- Students must be currently enrolled in a RN program
- Students are required to have a North Carolina Nurse Aide I certification prior to the start of the program
Register to join a virtual information session about the program on Tuesday, October 29, noon-1 p.m. ET. During the session, students will learn more about Duke Health and the PNA program, and how the 10-week paid PNA experience will help you transition into a new graduate nurse role.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are open, apply here. Questions about the program can be directed to NR_PNA_Program@dm.duke.edu.
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Specialty Nurse Intern Program (SNIP)
This specialized training program at Duke University Hospital is for new graduate nurses interested in an Emergency Department career. It puts nurses in a structured, 26-week orientation that provides extensive clinical exposure combined with classroom lectures to help nurses better understand emergency services. A team of preceptors supports Specialty Nurse Intern Program (SNIP) trainees and engagement and support extend well beyond the formal six-month active program.
Questions can be directed to latiesha.omonijo@duke.edu. Generally, the program is offered three times a year. Apply to join the March 2025 cohort.
Questions can be directed to latiesha.omonijo@duke.edu. Generally, the program is offered three times a year. Apply to join the March 2025 cohort.