Sharp HealthCare (La Mesa) Program

This information pertains to the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at Sharp HealthCare located in La Mesa, CA, and is not specific to the Family Medicine residency program:

• The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at Sharp HealthCare is designed to assist nursing graduates in transitioning from student to skilled practitioner through a one-year comprehensive program.

• The program offers a flexible and supportive environment with various components, including celebrations for milestones, classroom and simulation curriculum lessons, clinical and inter-professional experiences, individualized orientations, ongoing professional development, peer group support, reflective learning, journaling, and self-care, as well as support from mentors.

• The program has accreditation with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), indicating adherence to rigorous standards for quality and excellence.

• Application requirements include graduation from a U.S. state-approved and accredited nursing program, possessing a current California RN license by the program start date, holding a minimum of an ADN degree (BSN preferred), having current BLS certification, graduating no more than 18 months prior to the program start, and having less than 12 months of RN work experience by the program start date.

• The application timeline for the Summer 2024 cohort involves accepting applications from February 27th to March 5th, 2024, for external applicants and from February 20th to March 5th for internals. Interviews are scheduled for April 2024, with offers extended in May/June 2024 and start dates in mid-August and mid-September, depending on the chosen program.

• The program allows for out-of-state candidates if they meet the requirements, and applicants are encouraged to submit an online application and resume with optional cover letters.

• Employees of Sharp must complete the New Graduate Nurse Residency application process to be considered for a new grad position.

This information does not provide details specific to the Family Medicine residency program at Sharp HealthCare in La Mesa. For detailed information on the Family Medicine residency program, referring to the program's dedicated webpage or contacting the program directly may be necessary.