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 by March 2010. Website will be updated by January 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. 

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  ~ Website will be updated in early 2010 with application details ~
  • October 25, 2010  ~ Applications won't be available until August 2010 ~

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 February 2010 Program is November 18, 2009 5:00 p.m. MST.

Clinical Evaluations will be accepted up until November 25, 2009 if the rest of the application has been received in HR by the application deadline..

Applicant Eligibility:

  • Graduated within the past six months 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.
  • In order to be considered for a Graduate Nurse position in 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 critical care.

Application Requirements:

For consideration, please complete the following.

  1. Online Application: Please apply on the  Current Job Opportunities web site under the "Nursing-New Graduate Program" category. 
  2. Clinical Evaluation (PDFor Word): Please have your most recent clinical instructor email complete this form and return return either by fax, email, or mail. We will continue to accept Clinical Evaluations until November 25, 2009 for the February 2010 program.
  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.

Email: NurseResident@uch.edu  Please include 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: (720) 848 - 6802 Please include the applicants name on each page.

Mail:

Human Resources
Leprino Building Suite 600
Mail Stop A028
PO Box 6510
12401 E. 17th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

  • If possible, please submit all the parts of your application together. This will prevent parts from becoming separated.
  • Please include each page of your application.
  • Due to the number of applications, HR is unable to confirm receipt of your application.

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.

In-person interviews for the February 2010 program will begin around December 1, 2009. Tours of units will be offered only to candidates who have interviewed.

All candidates who applied will be notified by email once the positions have been filled.

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 
  • 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 February 22, 2010 program are strongly encouraged to take NCLEX prior to January 29, 2010.

      RN licensure must be verified by February 12, 2010.

  • Passing a post-offer, pre-employment health screen and completion of Hospital background check

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 questions, please email NurseResident@uch.edu  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.