Because continuous learning is an expectation for every nurse at Mercy, many opportunities are available.
Some of these opportunities include:
Strong orientation program with formal preceptors
Access to PhD prepared nurse researcher
Access to RN clinical educators and clinical nurse specialists in every clinical area
Involvement in shared governance
Free CEUs, nursing grand rounds, annual nursing symposium, annual professional practice fair
Evidence-based learning activities
National certification is strongly encouraged
BSN (or higher degree) required for new nurses
Leadership development supported through educational retreats and a curriculum offered to frontline leaders
Tuition reimbursement, staffing, flexibility, a BSN on-site completion option, and an onsite BSN completion option
Preview to Nursing internships for nursing students
Summer internship program
RN professional achievement model