Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program
at University of Colorado Hospital

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from nursing school!   

We are no longer accepting applications for the February 2010 Program

Applications will be available for the July 2010 Program on March 1, 2010.

University of Colorado Hospital welcomes you to apply to our Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program. 

An outstanding opportunity. Our formal, structured program provides an opportunity for newly graduated BSN nurses to move confidently into a career path for any area of nursing.

An outstanding program. University of Colorado Hospital has recently been redesignated as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center . This designation means our nurses demonstrate excellence in patient care, and our hospital exemplifies a positive work environment. Being a Magnet hospital affirms that we represent the "gold standard" for nursing care. 

Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program Brochure

Program Details

Our one-year, nationally-recognized Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program is comprised of:

  • Extensive (12 to 24 weeks) precepted experience on the graduate nurses' clinical unit. 
  • Paid specialty courses designed for your specific unit that occur throughout the first year. The number of hours spent in these classes varies depending on the unit, and these classes are built into your 36 hour work week. 
  • Paid monthly Graduate Nurse Support Series meetings designed to provide additional curriculum and to support the graduate nurse as you transition from student to competent professional nurse.

Our program is facilitated by expert nurses with special emphasis on:

  • Critical thinking skills 
  • Leadership abilities 
  • Communication skills, written and verbal 
  • Research-based practice 
  • Patient safety 
  • Professional career development

2010 program dates

  • February 22, 2010   ~ We are no longer accepting applications ~
  • July 26, 2010  ~ Applications will be available on March 1, 2010 ~
  • October 25, 2010  ~ Applications won't be available until August 2010. Website will be updated in July 2010 with application details. ~

Applications and due dates for future programs will not be available until at least three months prior to the program start date. Please continue to check the website for updates.

Program dates for 2011 and later have not been determined

Application Information for February 2010 Program

In order to be considered, all parts of the application must be received by Human Resources by the application deadline. The application deadline for the July 2010 Program is March 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. MST.

Clinical Evaluations will be accepted up until April 16, 2010 if the rest of the application has been received in HR by the application deadline.

Applicant Eligibility

  • Graduated within the past six months from the program start date from an accredited nursing baccalaureate program (BSN).

    Candidates graduating from an Associates Degree-to-BSN or LPN-to-BSN are not eligible to apply to our Graduate Nurse Residency Program.

  • Has not worked as an RN or LPN for more than six months from the program start date.
  • In order to be considered for a Graduate Nurse position in the Adult Critical Care (ICUs), a candidate must have completed either a "paid" (CNA, Nurse Intern, etc.) or a "non-paid" (Senior Practicum, Externship, etc.) position in adult critical care.

      Neonatal ICU (NICU) experience is not considered adult critical care.

For additional questions, please read through the FAQs or e-mail them directly to NurseResident@uch.edu 

Application Requirements

For consideration, please submit all five application components. It is highly encouraged for applications to be submitted together (for example: send one email with resume, supplemental application, and unofficial transcripts).

  1. Online Application: Please apply on the Current Job Opportunities web site under the "Nursing-New Graduate Program" category. 
  2. Resume: Please email, fax or mail your resume. You may include your resume on your online application, in addition to sending it through email, fax or mail.
  3. Supplemental Application (Word): Please complete this document and return either by fax, email, or mail.
  4. Unofficial Transcripts: Please submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts by fax, email or mail. We only need copies of transcripts from the school you obtained or will obtain your BSN.
  5. Clinical Evaluation (PDFor Word): Please have your most recent clinical instructor email complete this form and return return either by fax, email, or mail. This part of the application does not need to be submited with your resume, supplemental application, and unofficial transcripts. We will continue to accept Clinical Evaluations until April 15, 2010 for the July 2010 program.

Email Application to: NurseResident@uch.edu  Please include only the applicant's name in the Subject line. If you are attaching documents, please include the applicant's name on each page of the document.

Fax Application to: (720) 848 - 6802 Please include the applicants name on each page.

Mail Application to: Human Resources - Nurse Residency Application
                             Leprino Building Suite 600
                             Mail Stop A028
                             PO Box 6510
                             12401 E. 17th Avenue
                             Aurora, CO 80045

Reminders

  • If possible, please submit all the parts of your application together. This will prevent parts from becoming separated.
  • Please put your name on each page of your application including e-mail attachements and faxes.
  • When emailing your application, please use your name (and only your name) in the subject line.
  • Due to the number of applications, HR is unable to confirm receipt of your application.

For additional questions, please read through the FAQs or e-mail them directly to NurseResident@uch.edu.

Interviewing

After applications have been closed & reviewed, a Recruiter will contact selected applicants by email to schedule an interview. Applicants will not be contacted for an interview until after the application closing deadline. The tentative date for applicants to be contacted for interviews will be April 20, 2010 - May 1, 2010.

In-person interviews for the July 2010 program will begin on or about May 3, 2010. Interviews will be scheduled through Memorial Day. 

All candidates who applied will be notified by email once the positions have been filled around June 1, 2010.

Offers

Offers are contingent and are not considered official until the following items are received:

  • Final, "official" transcripts from your school with BSN graduation date
  • Current American Heart Association BLS card
  • Passing a post-offer, pre-employment health screen and completion of Hospital background check  
  • Successful completion of the NCLEX exam
  • Colorado RN Licensure or RN licensure from NLC state (more information on RN licensure below) before the program start date. Candidates are highly encouraged to apply for an Colorado licensure when they apply to take the NCLEX. Candidates for the July 26, 2010 program are strongly encouraged to take NCLEX prior to July 2, 2010. 

      RN licensure must be verified by July 16, 2010.

State Board of Nursing Information 

Colorado State Board of Nursing: http://www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/  or (303) 894-2430 

Out of state RN licensure must be from a participating state and follow NLC policies and procedures. https://www.ncsbn.org/nlc.htm 

For additional questions on RN licensure and/or NCLEX, please contact your respective state's Board of Nursing.

Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program is in CCNE accreditation application status.

UCH's New Graduate Residency Program partners with University of Colorado's College of Nursing

For additional questions, please read through the FAQs or e-mail them directly to NurseResident@uch.edu