Graduate Nurse Residency Program
at University of Colorado Hospital

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from nursing school!   

We are no longer accepting applications for the July 2009 Program.

Applications for the October 2009 Program will become available online by August 1, 2009.

University of Colorado Hospital welcomes you to apply to our Graduate 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 Graduate 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

Application Information

2009 program dates

  • July 27, 2009            We are no longer accepting applications for this program.
  • October 18, 2009      

2010 program dates

  • February 22, 2010
  • July 26, 2010
  • October 25, 2010

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 27, 2009 program is April 5, 2009.

The October 2009 positions will be posted by August 1, 2009. Please apply on the  Current Job Opportunities web site under the "Nursing-New Graduate Program" category. Please do not submit your application before positions become available online.

Applicant eligibility:

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

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

  • Have 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.

For consideration, please complete the following.

  1. University of Colorado Hospital Online Application. Please cut & paste your resume into your online application. You may also fax or email your resume with your supplemental application.
  2. Clinical Instructor Evaluation Form. Please have your clinical instructor email this document back to  careers@uch.edu (include applicant's name in subject line) or fax to (720) 848-6802 (Attn: Erica).
  3. Supplemental Application. Please email this document to careers@uch.edu (include applicant's name in subject line) or fax to (720) 848-6802 (Attn: Erica).
  4. Send a copy of your unofficial transcripts to careers@uch.edu (include applicant's name in subject line)or fax them to (720) 848-6802 (Attn: Erica). We only need copies of transcripts from the school you obtained or will obtain your BSN.

Please include your full name on all pages of your application including your clinical evaluation and unofficial transcripts.

If possible, please submit all the parts of your application together. This will prevent parts from becoming sepearted.

Interviewing

After applications have been reviewed, a Recruiter will contact selected applicants to schedule an interview. Applicants will not contacted for an interview until after the application closing deadline. In-person interviews for the July program will begin May 1, 2009. Tours of units will be offered only to candidates who have interviewed .

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 July 27, 2009 program are encouraged to take NCLEX prior to July 3, 2009.    
  • 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.

For questions , please email careers@uch.edu.