define “nurse residency”. Why might a hospital offer a nurse residency program?

Watch the following short video from BWH about their nurse residency program: https://vimeo.com/724609183/185ecfcc78

1. define “nurse residency”. Why might a hospital offer a nurse residency program?
2. Nurse residency programs can be expensive. Hospitals pay nurse residents to attend seminars or simulations, time which does not contribute to direct patient care or hospital operations. If you were a Nursing Director, how might you make the case that spending on nurse residents is financially viable?
3. How did you feel about the way Dr. Mary Ann Murphy discussed the way the pandemic disrupted education and the difference in nursing graduates from accelerated programs?
4. Where do you think you will apply for a job after graduation (for example: what state/hospital/setting/patient population?) Are you considering applying to a nurse residency program after graduation? Why or why not?
5. What is your biggest fear about your first nursing job?

2. Reflect on your group member’s strengths. Provide at least one unique strength or characteristic they may use in an interview or cover letter to stand out from other applicants.