Workforce Innovation Nursing Network (WINN)
Colorado Rural New Graduate Nurse Residency
Helping Rural Healthcare Partners Support New Graduate Nurses
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Upcoming Training
Please stay tuned for the next training dates!
2026 TBD
A Day in the Life of a Rural Nurse
This video was produced by the University of Utah College of Nursing Nurse, Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Program in 2022 and features their rural clinic partner, Wayne Community Health located in Bicknell Utah.This video and University of Utah program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UK1HP31735 as part of an award totaling 2.8 million dollars with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The content of this program does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Aims of the Program
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Make the transition to practice smoother by providing new nurses with the support they need to quickly get up to speed
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Improve access to care utilizing program funds to build clinical resources for rural healthcare facilities with minimal cost to employers.
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Provide curriculum to promote leadership development & enhance critical thinking skills
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Partner with employers serving rural Colorado communities to support New Graduate Nurses
Improve Access to Healthcare
- By utilizing apprenticeship dollars for post-licensure nurses to meet the needs of the healthcare workforce, the state, and local communities
- Support New Graduate Nurse to grow and transition into practice in rural settings
- Employers in need of clinical staff can participate at a minimal cost. Allowing employers to recruit, retain and expand their nursing staff with newly licensed registered nurses.
Program Design and Structure
- Blended curriculum from both the University of Iowa and The Center along with clinical rotations through Denver Health.
- Support continued learning through our Preceptor program.
- Empower New Grad Nurses through Mentorship.
- Provide Hands-on Experience allowing employers to recruit, retain and expand their nursing staff with newly licensed registered nurses.
- Additional employer support is built into the program to ensure effective implementation.
Learn More About the Program
Employer Participants
Employers can participate with minimal cost to the organization. The results of the program not only include a well-trained nurse resident but also builds a strong preceptor to support this resident and future employees.
Preceptor 101
Preceptors from a variety of disciplines are crucial in preparing students for jobs in the real world. This series offers introductory skills designed for clinicians interested in a role as clinical educators within their practice.
Resident Participants
Resident apprentices will receive continuing education while working in a clinical setting. The education supports the continued growth in areas of critical thinking and reasoning skills needed for the transition from education to practice.
Mentor Training
Mentoring is a deliberate, developmental relationship where a more experienced, more skilled nurse nurtures the professional and developmental growth of a less experienced, less knowledgeable nurse. This series offers fundamental skills for clinicians interested in inspiring, guiding, and supporting new graduate nurses.
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* Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.