A Nurse Residency Program Model for Hiring Graduate Nurses Into Clinical Tracks

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, a member of Catholic Health Initiatives, is a community hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. In January 2013, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary became the first and only hospital in Arkansas to earn the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition (R) designation. The tradition of providing excellent patient care quality and service has driven continual improvements to sustain a skilled and competent nursing staff. New graduate nurses have long been a vital part of our nursing staff.