Arkansas Heart Hospital is constantly developing ways to educate, challenge and prepare the next generation of caregivers through dynamic learning programs.
New Graduate Residency Program
Mission Statement
Arkansas Heart Hospital’s new graduate residency program for RNs is designed to support the newly hired graduate and assist with transitioning to a competent professional.
The residency program introduces the new graduate nurse to the Arkansas Heart Hospital Patient Centered Care model and is an overlay to orientation.
This residency program is a step-by-step process beginning with considerate customer service and communications, progressing through diligent evidenced-based cardiovascular patient care, then culminating with competency in the delivery of advanced critical care technologies and treatments.
The new RN graduate residency program consists of classroom instruction, clinical simulation exercises, precepted clinical experience and other mentorship activities.
Classroom Instruction
Classroom instruction includes foundational content to the practice of cardiovascular nursing as well as customer service training. Content focuses on clinical reasoning, leadership abilities, evidence-based practice, patient safety and critical communication skills.
Clinical Simulation Exercises
Activities that promote clinical reasoning include code simulations, proper use of equipment and other nursing skills. Opportunities will be provided which will ensure the highest level of competence with our cutting-edge technologies so focus can remain on delivering quality patient care.
Precepted Clinical Experience
The 3 – 4-month residency program prepares the nurse resident for confident cardiovascular patient care delivery. This is effective through RN preceptor leadership and clinical experiences.
Mentorship
Nurse residents are mentored throughout the program extending beyond their orientation fostering professional growth and advancement
Patient Care Partner Residency Program
Created by Arkansas Heart Hospital, this unique initiative is focused on helping individuals who want to begin their careers in our state’s medical field. This opportunity requires no previous educational or work experience. Applicants simply need to hold GEDs or be high school graduates.
Over the course of several weeks, participants receive in-depth classroom instruction, led by seasoned AHH team members. They also obtain invaluable bedside experience in our facilities. They complete regular clinical shifts under the guidance of our hospital’s registered nurses and current patient care partners, so they are equipped to perform a variety of complex duties from day one on the job.
The PCP Residency Program is part of AHH’s culture of mentorship, driven by our core value of “Teamwork with Results.” We want—and expect—employees across our facilities, from the most experienced surgeons to newly graduated nursing assistants—to work together. It’s how we will continue to develop and provide our innovative, and unrivaled, patient care services.