Nurse Residency Program

Memorial Health System is proud to announce the launch of its new Nurse Residency Program, a comprehensive, year-long initiative designed to support newly graduated registered nurses as they transition into professional practice. The inaugural cohort has already been selected and will begin their residency this month.

The program reflects Memorial’s long‑term vision for nursing:

• strengthening recruitment and retention
• building confidence and competence
• and creating clear career pathways for nurses within the organization.

The Nurse Residency Program spans 12 months and includes all new graduate hires in medical‑surgical areas. The first 16 weeks are dedicated to a robust orientation that blends:

• Bedside clinical training with experienced Registered Nurse (RN) preceptors
• Personalized e‑learning and didactic coursework
• Bi‑weekly check‑ins with clinical educators
• Monthly meetings with the program manager
• Rotations through key clinical areas including the Emergency Department, ICU, Case Management, Room Control, and Resource Nursing

The curriculum emphasizes both hard and soft skills, critical thinking, and clinical application. Learning is tailored to multiple styles including visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic to ensure each resident receives well‑rounded support.

The program is designed to provide enhanced mentorship for new graduates, ease the transition from student to practicing RN, improve competence and confidence at the bedside, reduce turnover, strengthen retention, and foster a healthier, more supportive work environment. Memorial Hospital Gulfport also plans to pursue accreditation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation Program, underscoring its commitment to excellence in nurse development.

Next Cohort Available:

June 2026 – more information coming soon.

Contact for more information:

• Call (228) 575-2220
• Email clinicalprograms@mhg.com