New program trains novice nurses
A new program designed to bridge the gap between nursing school training and actual practice in a hospital setting began at Backus in January. The Nurse Residency Program, the only one of its kind in the region, will help ease the transition for new nurses coming out of school and into a fast paced acute care setting, nursing officials say. Participants are able to observe various nursing jobs before applying for a specific position within the hospital. To learn more about the Nurse Residency Program at The William W. Backus Hospital, click here.
