RN Fellowship Program

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

Memorial Healthcare System’s RN Fellowship Program trains experienced nurses who want to transition to a new specialty nursing practice. Advance your skills during this immersive yearlong experience with classroom lessons, clinical experience and a rigorous academic project.

About the Program

We have adopted the evidence-based curriculum supported by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Transition to Practice Program™ with the goal of providing a structured program designed to facilitate orientation of experienced RNs to new practice settings.

The RN Fellowship program is managed by Valarie Grumme, PhD, RN, CCRN-K, Director of the RN Fellowship Program. The program is supported by a team of accomplished CNOs, Directors of Education, and Clinical Nurse Educators at each Memorial hospital location.

Mission Statement

Provide a structured, evidence-based, synergistic program to support experienced RN transition to new specialty practice areas.

Vision Statement

RN Fellows will develop expertise in their new practice setting and continue their professional journey with specialty certification and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Why Choose the Memorial RN Fellowship Program? 

The RN Fellowship Program prepares you and gives you confidence as you start the next phase of your nursing career. Choose from a wide range of clinical and nonclinical tracks, including critical care, oncology, infection control, labor and delivery and clinical nurse educator. As an RN fellow, you will: 

• Challenge yourself: Gain the specialized knowledge that comes when you step beyond your current role and try something new. 
• Enhance your clinical competence: Learn and practice new skills in our simulation lab and get hands-on experience. 
• Participate in an immersive learning experience: Prepare and increase your on-the-job confidence by focusing on one specialty area for a year.
• Grow and advance professionally: Be ready to take on greater responsibilities and a new role at the end of your fellowship. 
• Learn from our leaders: Get the expertise, support and encouragement you need from our professional nurse educators and preceptors.

Program Components

Cohorts start three times a year. Your RN Fellowship Program includes:

• Evidence-based curriculum supported by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Transition to Practice™ Program
• Specialty classroom training, simulation and hands-on practice in the clinical environment
• Bimonthly seminars focused on professional growth in specialty practice, evidence-based practice and leadership skills
• Group support within your specialty cohort and access to a designated nurse educator
• Opportunity to impact and improve clinical practice by developing an evidence-based practice project
• Invitation to a free specialty certification review course after completing your fellowship

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