Nursing Training Programs | UCSF Health Department of Nursing

Throughout the year we offer programs especially designed for these transitions and new programs are posted on our career website at www.ucsfhealth.org/jobs. Learn more about Registered Nurse Training Programs on this website: https://hr.ucsf.edu/learning/registered-nurse-training-programs.

A variety of teaching methods are used to enhance the learning experience including didactic instruction, group discussions, skills laboratories, simulation, precepted clinical experiences, competency-based orientation, and online learning.

The Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation provides several training programs to facilitate Nursing professional development.

New Nurse Residency Training Program (NNRTP)

The New Nurse Residency Training Program (NNRTP) is designed for newly and soon to be graduated RNs with an ASN, BSN or MSN degree.

Candidates selected for the NNRTP will be classified as a Clinical Nurse 1 and must have less than six months of RN employment experience at the time of the program start date. You will be expected to commit to at least two years of full-time employment on the hiring unit after the completion of training. All applicants must have a nursing degree conferred (either an associate's, bachelor's, or master's) no more than 18 months prior to the start of the program. Applicants must also have an active CA RN license four weeks prior to the start of the program.

All participants in the NNRTP are expected to be present and be actively engaged in all program events which include 40 hours/week for the first eight weeks. The following six weeks will include a time commitment of 36-40 hours/week of precepted shifts, didactic learning, and skill validation. Due to the rapid pace of the program, make-up sessions are not available and the candidate may be asked to defer their participation to the next available cohort offering.

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Career Development Training Program (CDTP)

The Career Development Training Program (CDTP) is designed to facilitate professional growth and new career opportunities for current internal UCSF Health RNs who desire to transition to another practice area. Our overall goal is to provide a structure that will support our current internal UCSF Health RNs and provide them with additional career mobility.

We will be hosting a Virtual Networking Event for our UCSF RNs who are interested in applying to CDTP positions. This is an opportunity to meet with department leaders from the participating departments prior to the application period. The event will be on April 11th 2023, from 2pm - 3:30pm PST. Registration is required to access the event. Click Link here to register for the Virtual Event bit.ly/3UaiHSf or scan QR code below.

The CDTP positions will be posted for the fixed time period of April 14th to April 21st. In order to be considered, you must apply specifically to the CDTP postings, which will be clearly identified. You may apply for multiple positions.

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External Experience Training Program (EETP)

The External Experienced Training Program (EETP) is designed to facilitate professional growth and new career opportunities for external experienced registered nurses who desire to transition into UCSF Health to work in a new practice area. Our overall goal is to provide a structure that will support our external experienced nurses and provide them with additional career mobility.

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Re-Entry Training Program (RETP)

The Re-Entry Training Program (RETP) is designed for experienced registered nurses who are transitioning into a practice area and who lack the current clinical experience necessary or knowledge and skills of the new practice area.

The RETP is comprised of a rigorous schedule that features didactic instruction interspersed with clinical precepted time. The overall goal is to provide a structured series of learning experiences coupled with precepted time to support the transition of experienced registered nurses as they re-launch their clinical careers at UCSF Health.

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