A Letter From Leadership
Welcome! We are excited that you are considering starting your nursing journey at JPS. Our 12-month nurse residency program is accredited by the ANCC with distinction and is a highly sought after Practice Transition Program.
JPS has been a healthcare provider in Tarrant County since 1906 with 25 hospital beds at that time. The network has since grown to include 582 licensed acute care beds, more than 25 community health locations across Tarrant County, and the county’s most trusted and experienced Level I Trauma Center.
As a JPS Nurse Resident, you would be joining an elite team of nurses, clinicians, and other support team members who make a positive impact daily for the community that we serve. I am very proud of the high-quality care that JPS nurses provide to our patients each and every day.
I encourage you to apply to our Nurse Residency at JPS!
Phyllis Chambers, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
A Letter From Your Program Manager
Welcome! We are so excited to invite you to explore the amazing opportunities that the JPS Nurse Residency Program has to offer new graduate nurses. Established in 2014, our Nurse Residency Program has transitioned over 600 new graduates into their first professional roles as registered nurses.
You will learn from nurses who embrace our teaching mission and are committed to training new graduates. We offer peer support, mentorship, and career development to set the stage for career success. Our year-long program offers many opportunities and experiences that build professional relationships as well as the confidence and competence to deliver quality patient care.
We hope you choose JPS as the place to begin your nursing career!
Cherie Hall, DNP, RN, NPD-BC
Director, Clinical Education
Nurse Residency Program/CNE Coordinator
Nurse Residency Tracks
The JPS Nurse Residency program accepts graduate nurses in 6 different divisions. The number of openings in each unit/division depends on the need at the time of application and cohort start dates.
- Behavioral Health
- Critical Care
- Emergency Services
- Medical-Surgical
- Perioperative (OR) Services
- Women’s Services
What to Expect
- A 12-month program, no contract
- Cohort-based, focused on professional development in healthcare
- Education and certification courses based on your division/unit
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| Weeks 1 - 3 |
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| Months 1 - 6 | After orientation:
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| Months 7 - 12 |
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| After Residency |
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