Christiana Care
Summer 2025 Nurse Residency: Labor and Delivery Track
Christiana Care, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19711
Application will be open until
11:59pm December 17th.If you are interested in learning more about what ChristianaCare has to offer nursing students or visiting our campus, click this link to RSVP to our Student Nurse Open House being held December 16th from 12pm-3pm: https://forms.office.com/r/TzLPKQMbLrCalling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our
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er 2025 Nurse Residency: Labor and Delivery TrackThe ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP).The Labor & Delivery Nurse Residency Program is a challenging 26-week program that integrates educational components with preceptor-led clinical experiences in 4 areas of the Labor & Delivery unit. These areas include Labor & Delivery, Peri Op, OB High Risk and Antenatal. This program has been devised by the nurses in the Labor and Delivery department and allows for a smooth transition into the L&D RN role for those candidates who qualify. The program is followed by continued residency meetings during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral member of our caregiver team.Upon successful program completion, participants will be hired as a staff nurse within the Labor and Delivery unit at ChristianaCare. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
Requirements:Graduating from accredited nursing school before June 2025 (BSN Preferred)BLS requiredLess than 12 months experience from the programs' start dateDelaware or Compact State licensure as a Registered NurseHow to apply:Submit a cover letter for the Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.Please address your Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Cover Letter to Gina ScottResumeTranscript (unofficial)Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application. If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.What to Expect After Application:Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps including: video interview and clinical referencesApplications to be sent for review by residency coordinators on December 27th.All tasks (SkillSurvey and HireVue) must be completed BEFORE December 27th in order to be considered.Digital real-time interviews will begin the second week of February 2025.Offers to be made beginning March 2025.If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact us at
beanurse@christianacare.orgIt is important to note that the DE licensure process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.
11:59pm December 17th.If you are interested in learning more about what ChristianaCare has to offer nursing students or visiting our campus, click this link to RSVP to our Student Nurse Open House being held December 16th from 12pm-3pm: https://forms.office.com/r/TzLPKQMbLrCalling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our
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er 2025 Nurse Residency: Labor and Delivery TrackThe ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP).The Labor & Delivery Nurse Residency Program is a challenging 26-week program that integrates educational components with preceptor-led clinical experiences in 4 areas of the Labor & Delivery unit. These areas include Labor & Delivery, Peri Op, OB High Risk and Antenatal. This program has been devised by the nurses in the Labor and Delivery department and allows for a smooth transition into the L&D RN role for those candidates who qualify. The program is followed by continued residency meetings during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral member of our caregiver team.Upon successful program completion, participants will be hired as a staff nurse within the Labor and Delivery unit at ChristianaCare. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
Requirements:Graduating from accredited nursing school before June 2025 (BSN Preferred)BLS requiredLess than 12 months experience from the programs' start dateDelaware or Compact State licensure as a Registered NurseHow to apply:Submit a cover letter for the Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.Please address your Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Cover Letter to Gina ScottResumeTranscript (unofficial)Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application. If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.What to Expect After Application:Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps including: video interview and clinical referencesApplications to be sent for review by residency coordinators on December 27th.All tasks (SkillSurvey and HireVue) must be completed BEFORE December 27th in order to be considered.Digital real-time interviews will begin the second week of February 2025.Offers to be made beginning March 2025.If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact us at
beanurse@christianacare.orgIt is important to note that the DE licensure process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.