Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence
Arkansas Heart Hospital’s New Graduate RN Residency Program is designed to bridge the gap between nursing school and independent practice. You’ll join a supportive community of peers, preceptors, and mentors who are committed to helping you succeed.
With our low nurse-to-patient ratio, you’ll have the time, resources, and support to deliver excellent care while learning and growing in your new role.
Why Choose Arkansas Heart Hospital?
- Specialized Focus: Begin your career in a nationally recognized cardiovascular hospital.
- Comprehensive Learning: Benefit from a blend of classroom instruction, clinical simulation, and guided patient care experiences.
- Supportive Mentorship: Receive ongoing mentorship that extends beyond orientation, ensuring you feel supported as you grow.
- Step-by-Step Development: Progress from mastering communication and patient-centered service to providing advanced critical care with confidence.
Program Highlights
- Classroom Instruction: Build a strong foundation with training that covers cardiovascular nursing, evidence-based practice, leadership, patient safety, and customer service. Develop your clinical reasoning and communication skills – key to delivering exceptional care.
- Clinical Simulation: Practice in a safe learning environment with simulations such as code scenarios, equipment use, and essential nursing skills. These hands-on sessions build confidence with cutting-edge technologies so you can focus on what matters most: patient care.
- Precepted Clinical Experience: During your 3–4 month residency, you’ll work alongside experienced RN preceptors who will guide you through real-world patient care. This hands-on experience prepares you for independent, confident nursing practice.
- Mentorship & Professional Growth: Your development doesn’t stop when orientation ends. Our mentorship program supports your transition from graduate to professional nurse, fostering lifelong growth and advancement.
Who Should Apply?
- December 2025 nursing school graduates preparing to take the NCLEX
- Nurses eager to specialize in cardiovascular and critical care
- Graduates looking for structured support and mentorship in their first role
Ready to Begin?
Take the next step in your nursing journey with Arkansas Heart Hospital. Join a program that not only builds your skills but also surrounds you with a team that believes in your future.