Building Clinical Excellence Through Residency
Every year, newly licensed nurses begin their careers in one of healthcare’s most challenging environments. The transition from nursing school to clinical practice can be difficult, and without adequate support, many nurses leave the profession within their first year.
Driven by an aging workforce, increasing patient demand, and limited educational capacity, the Health Resources and Services Administration projects a shortage of more than 267,000 registered nurses nationwide by 2028.
To meet this challenge, Valleywise Health has launched a nationally recognized, evidence-based Nurse Residency Program in partnership with Vizient, the nation’s leading nurse residency provider.
A Proven Solution
The Vizient/ AACN™ Nurse Residency Program is the most widely implemented residency model in the United States and has demonstrated exceptional outcomes including:
As a leading safety-net healthcare system serving Arizona’s most vulnerable populations, Valleywise Health depends on highly skilled nurses who are prepared to deliver compassionate, high-quality care from day one.
Your investment in the Nurse Residency Program helps prepare future nurses and build a stronger healthcare future for Arizona.
Donors contributing $1,000 or more annually join the Foundation’s Embrace Society, accessing increasing levels of recognition and connection to Valleywise Health.
Vizient’s Exceptional Program Outcomes
All newly licensed registered nurses hired by Valleywise Health will automatically enter the Vizient/ AACN™ Nurse Residency Program, strengthening the organization’s pipeline of highly trained nurses.
Through this program, nurse residents will gain the confidence, competence, and support needed to deliver safe, high-quality patient care while building long-term careers in nursing.