Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program

NEW BLOG POST! Make the Case for Nurse Residency in Your Organization 🏥✨ High nursing turnover impacts patient care and costs healthcare organizations millions. Implementing nurse residency programs can significantly reduce turnover, boost nurse confidence, and improve patient outcomes. Learn how to advocate for these programs and secure support from leadership. 👉 READ NOW https://bit.ly/3O5fod7 #NurseResidency #HealthcareLeadership #NursingExcellence

We are welcoming 22 residents to our November 2024 online cohort! Please welcome ChildServe (Johnston, IA), Ridgeview Medical Center (Waconia, MN), Lynn Community Health Center (Lynn, MA), Pioneers Medical Center (Meeker, CO), and first-time facilities Estes Park Health (Estes Park, CO) and Melissa Memorial Hospital (Holyoke, CO). We look forward to the year ahead! #nurseresidency #nurseeducators #nurseleaders #IONRPStartToday #ruralhealth

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟 Tune in to Episode 12 of the Beyond Nurse Residency podcast! 🎙️ Host Nicole Weathers sits down with Dr. Cathleen Opperman, a nursing professional development expert, to dive into the importance of financial acumen for nurse leaders. In this episode, Dr. Opperman shares: 🔹 The critical components needed to demonstrate the value of nurse residency programs. 🔹 The necessity of understanding both clinical and financial languages to effectively advocate for resources. 🔹 Essential elements of a business case, including objectives, anticipated expenses, and the benefits of professional development activities. 🔹 Practical steps for making a compelling business case to support new graduate nurses. Don’t miss out on these actionable insights to enhance your advocacy efforts! 📈✨ #BeyondNurseResidency #NurseLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #NursingPodcast #FinancialAcumen #NurseAdvocacy 🎧 Listen now

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the IONRP Team! 👻🎃May your day be filled with spooky fun, endless treats, and delightfully eerie surprises! 🕷️🕸️ #Halloween2024 #SpookySeason #TrickOrTreat

One of the books that has profoundly influenced my approach to leadership is #Essentialism by Greg McKeown. It offers a perspective on simplifying and focusing that has real implications for building resilience, both personally and within teams. Here are three ways Essentialism can nurture resilience in leadership: 1. Clarity of Purpose: By zeroing in on what truly matters, leaders can make more intentional decisions, creating space for themselves and their teams to thrive. 2. Setting Boundaries: Protecting time and energy is essential. When we prioritize the essentials, we create balance and strengthen the fabric of our teams. 3. Sustainable Focus: Essentialism encourages disciplined attention, helping us avoid burnout while cultivating a work culture that is both resilient and adaptable. I’d love to hear your thoughts—how has Essentialism or similar philosophies shaped the way you lead? At The Resiliency Solution we have thoughtfully designed leadership off-sites that weave the principles of Essentialism into organizations, empowering leaders and teams to grow with strength and resilience. Let me know if you're interested in learning more. 

🌟 National Rural Health Association Webinar 🌟 Join IONRP Director Nicole Weathers for an insightful presentation on "Advocating for Professional Development in Rural Healthcare" 🏥✨ Happening Wednesday, November 13th, from 2:00-3:00 PM (CST). Don't miss this opportunity to learn strategies for enhancing your rural healthcare organization! 💪📈 👉 Register Today https://bit.ly/3TXfabg #ruralhealth #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareExcellence #IONRP #HealthcareLeadership #ContinuousLearning #SaveTheDate

👉 Register Today https://bit.ly/3TXfabg #ruralhealth #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareExcellence #IONRP #HealthcareLeadership #ContinuousLearning #SaveTheDate

Check out our Clinician Wellbeing Course! This course is designed to enhance the wellbeing and resilience of healthcare professionals by equipping them with the psychological capital necessary to navigate the challenges inherent in their profession. Join us in promoting a healthier, safer, more sustainable healthcare system. ENROLL NOW https://bit.ly/4ba6owq #clinicianwellbeing #healthcare #resilience

Congratulations to Franciscan Health Central on the graduation of the October 2023 cohort of 16 nurse residents on October 25, 2024. Thank you to their site coordinator, Kim Swisher MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN-K, the New Grad Nurse Residency & Critical Care Nurse Residency Coordinator at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. Franciscan Alliance, Inc., is a comprehensive healthcare system serving Indiana and Illinois. The organization partners with IONRP to offer nurses support, continuing education, and professional development during their first year of practice.

National Rural Health Association Webinar Alert! Join us for an insightful session with Nicole Weathers, Director of IONRP, as she presents "Advocating for Professional Development in Rural Healthcare." 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 13th ⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM (CST) This is an opportunity to learn strategies to enhance professional growth and drive excellence in your rural healthcare organization. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference! 👉 Register Now: https://bit.ly/3TXfabg Spread the word and tag your colleagues who should participate in this discussion! #RuralHealthcare #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareExcellence #NRHAWebinar