Conferences, Presentations, & Events

SIM-Midwest Conference

SIM-Midwest held its annual in-person conference, "Stronger Together—Improving Healthcare Outcomes with Simulation," on June 27 and 28, 2024, hosted by Simulation in Motion—Iowa (SIM-IA) in Iowa City, Iowa. Our marketing coordinator, Jill Gillespie, exhibited at the event to promote our residency program.

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July Blog & Podcast

Enhance Nurse Residency Program Outcomes: The Role of Accreditation

Program Director Nicole Weathers, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, emphasizes the importance of comprehensive nurse residency programs beyond just curriculum, discussing the role of accreditation from organizations such as ANCC, CCNE, and ACEN in ensuring programs meet national standards. The post underlines the significance of focusing on all aspects influencing new graduate nurses' transition into practice and how accreditation can enhance their experience and improve patient care.

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Beyond Nurse Residency

Episode 7 - Accreditation

In the latest episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, host Nicole Weathers interviews Dr. Sheri Cosme, the senior director of the American Nurses Credentialing Centers (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) and Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation™ (APPFA). Dr. Cosme discusses the importance of accreditation, how to get started, and key considerations for residency coordinators. The conversation also focuses on accrediting programs, essential standards, and actionable steps for customizing residency programs to meet accreditation requirements.

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Are you interested in being a guest on the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast? We'd like to invite you to fill out our guest request form. We're always excited to feature new perspectives and insights on the show! 

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Online Option - Nurse Residency

July Online Cohort Deadline TODAY!

Today is the last day to enroll your new graduate nurses into the July 2024 online cohort. Please email Jess Ociepka if you anticipate enrollment in this online cohort.


Partner with us before hiring your new graduate nurses for a seamless transition from onboarding to orientation and nurse residency. The next online cohort is September 2024. Enroll your new graduate nurses by August 30th, 2024.

Delta Health

We love to welcome new residents! Thanks to Delta Health Nurse Residency Program Site Coordinator Shauna L. Meilner, MSN-Ed, RN, CCRN, CNE, for sharing more about her new grad nurses who will begin our online nurse residency program in July. Welcome residents! We look forward to the year ahead.

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Blended Option - Nurse Residency

Congratulations

Congratulations to Franciscan Health—Crown Point, IN, for the graduation of their July 2023 cohort of nurse residents on June 5th, 2024. Thanks to their site coordinator, Norma Perez, MSN Ed RN, for submitting this photo. "Their projects and presentations were amazing, and I am so proud of them!" said Perez.


Franciscan Alliance, Inc., is a comprehensive healthcare system serving Indiana and Illinois. The organization partners with IONRP to offer nurses support, continuing education, and professional development during their first year of practice.

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University of Iowa College of Nursing Opportunities

Simulation in Motion - Iowa (SIM-IA)

SIM-IA is a unique program designed to provide simulated clinical learning opportunities in local communities across Iowa. With three mobile simulation trucks, state-of-the-art equipment, and highly-trained staff, SIM-IA will bring much needed continuing education to EMS and other emergency providers throughout the state. 

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Csomay Center

Considering that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. will be over age 65 by 2030 (Rural Health Information Hub), our communities will need support and resources specific to an aging population.



The Barbara and Richard Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence is uniquely positioned to bring together people, organizations, and resources to meet those needs. We invite you to become a member of the Csomay Center as we connect, contribute, and create a vibrant future where we can all age optimally.

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RN-BSN Online Program

Are you looking for a nationally ranked RN-BSN program for you or your nursing staff?


  • Entirely online – never travel to campus.
  • Low cost - $16,032 tuition for the entire program
  • Flexibility for working nurses - three plans of study (3-semester, 4-semester, or 5-semester)
  • Quality program - our graduates are highly sought after by hospitals and other healthcare employers.
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