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Our 20-bed Diabetes Unit is the inpatient component of the Florida Hospital
Diabetes Program, which is nationally recognized by the American Diabetes
Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes education. Our
Nurse Residents receive completed basic and advanced education courses in
diabetes care and education. They then work within this encouraging team environment
to deliver quality care to patients with diabetes. If you have an interest
in this increasingly common yet complicated disease, this residency is ideal
for you.
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At Florida Hospital, our commitment to excellence is matched only
by our commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients
and associates. Because our nursing staff plays an integral role
in the quality of patient care, we offer a comprehensive benefits
package to enhance our nurses' quality of life.
In addition to a competitive salary, our nurse graduates are eligible
for an array of benefits, including:
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Graduating from an accredited nursing school? Searching for a confidence-building
mentoring experience? We offer the ideal program for you. Our year-long
paid nurse residency is an ideal professional development option
for recent nursing school graduates who want to specialize in:
You'll advance through three distinct phases that will expand your
skills and increase your independence. As a resident, you'll:
- Enjoy two to four months of precepted training that includes
classroom learning and clinical orientation with a preceptor (Phase
I)
- Benefit from one to three months of a full clinical assignment
under the guidance of a resource nurse who will be your personal
mentor (Phase II)
- Attain additional experience and knowledge through a five to
six month clinical assignment, as well as five additional classroom
days for your specialty (Phase III)
By the end of your program, you'll demonstrate advanced-beginner
clinical competence in the areas of:
- Patient care/delegation
- Documentation
- Nursing process
- Interpersonal communication
- Pathophysiology
- Professional accountability
Programs begin during the following months:
Medical Surgical Nurse Residencies:
January, March, June, July, August and October
Critical Care and Emergency Care Nurse Residencies:
February, July and October
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