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Virtual Residency & Professional Development Program

Now taking applications for 2026 Cohort!

Sponsored by the Center for Rural Health and Nursing

* Residency Online Only

Overview:

The residency program was created to assist newly graduated RNs during their first year of employment with professional development and growth. This residency requires the following for admission: current RN license holder, less than 24 months RN experience, resides or works in a rural county, and graduated from an accredited school of nursing (Associate’s Degree, diploma, or Baccalaureate Degree). This is a FULLY ONLINE residency program built for Rural Texas Nurses.

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Objectives:

  • Newly graduated RNs will participate in evidence-based project
  • Newly graduated RNs will demonstrate critical thinking skills
  • Newly graduated nurses will apply coping mechanisms to decrease stress level
  • Newly graduated nurses will be oriented to organizational culture and clinical scope and standards of practice

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For more information please contact:
Dr. SuLynn Mester (sulynn.mester@uta.edu) OR CRHN@uta.edu