Students & Grads
Nurse Residency Program

1. Overview

   Mission

   The mission of the HM NRP is to foster the professional growth and leadership development of the newly licensed nurse through personal connections and integration of innovative best practices, empowering them to gain the confidence and competence to transition from advanced beginner to competent professional nurse.

   Key Features of the Nurse Residency Program

   • A 13-15-month program that promotes a smooth transition into practice
   • Curriculum follows Vizient/AACN program, focusing on leadership, professional role, quality outcomes and scholarship for nursing practice
   • A series of thoughtfully developed classes that enhance skills in critical thinking skills, leadership, professional development, patient safety, and outcomes
   • Required participation in monthly sessions

   Goals

   • Transition from entry-level, advanced beginner nurse to a competent professional nurse
   • Develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgment and performance
   • Provide clinical leadership at the bedside
   • Incorporate research-based evidence into practice
   • Professional growth and development
   • Promote lifelong commitment to the profession of nursing
   • Develop, implement, and disseminate an evidence-based project

   Expected Outcomes

   • Completion of the NRP,
   • Completion of an Evidence-Based Practice/Process Improvement Initiative (EBP/PI),
   • Satisfactory performance during clinical orientation and the first 12 months,
   • Satisfactory aggregate results on the surveys related to autonomy and satisfaction,
   • Completion and submission of a professional portfolio, and
   • Promotion from RN I to RN II.

2. Application Requirements

   • Successful completion of an accredited BSN or entry level MSN program
   • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital ONLY: For Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) graduates, qualification and continued employment are contingent upon active pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and acquiring the BSN degree within 3 years
   • Eligible for RN licensure in Texas or GN permit (issued with your authorization to test)
   • Less than six months of licensed nursing experience
   • 3.0 Nursing GPA Preferred

   Thank you for your interest in Houston Methodist's Nurse Residency Program. The application deadline for the 2025 Winter Cohort has passed. Please check back later to apply for our Spring 2025 Cohort. In the meantime, we encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected.

Locations Participating in the 2025 Winter Nurse Residency Cohort

To apply for the Winter Nurse Residency Cohort, click the hospital name below to complete the application. Available specialties will differ by location. If you're interested in multiple hospitals, please apply separately to each location.

Houston Methodist
Baytown Hospital about "Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital"

• Acute Care Medical/Surgical
• Cardiology
• General/Neuro
• General/Oncology
• Infectious Disease
• Observation

Houston Methodist
Clear Lake Hospital about "Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital"

• Acute Care Medical/Surgical
• High Acuity Unit
• ICU
• Periop -- Endoscopy

Houston Methodist
Continuing Care Hospital about "Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital"

• Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)

Houston Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Centerabout "Houston Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center"

• Acute Care Medical/Surgical
• Emergency Department
• Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)
• Neurosurgery/Stroke
• Oncology
• Operating Room
• Rehabilitation
• Transplant

Houston Methodist
Sugar Land Hospitalabout "Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital"

• Acute Care Medical/Surgical
• Emergency Department

Houston Methodist
The Woodlands Hospital about "Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital"

• Acute Care Medical/Surgical
• Cardiac
• Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)
• Neuro
• Oncology
• Post Surgical Orthopedics & Bariatrics

Houston Methodist
West Hospital about "Houston Methodist West Hospital"

• Acute Care Medical/Surgical
• Emergency
• Women Services: Perinatal only

Houston Methodist
Willowbrook Hospital about "Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital"

• Emergency Department
• Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)

3. Application Deadlines

   Online Registration Opens	Employment Start Date	Nurse Residency Cohort Start Date
   January	June/July	Transition to Practice classes start July/August HM NRP  starts August
   May	September/October	October/November
   August 26 - September 9	January/February	Transition to Practice classes start February/March HM NRP starts March

For further information please email gradnursecareers@houstonmethodist.org