Ozarks Healthcare welcomes New Graduated Nurse Residents
Ozarks Healthcare is proud to announce the successful completion of its latest Nurse Residency Program, welcoming seven newly graduated registered nurses (RNs) to the Ozarks Healthcare team. These dedicated individuals have undergone an intensive eight-week training program, designed to provide them with the essential skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to excel in their nursing careers.
During the program, nurse residents rotated through approximately 28-30 different areas within the health system, immersing themselves in Ozarks Healthcare's values and professionalism.
This hands-on experience across a variety of departments has prepared these nurses to deliver exceptional patient care with confidence and compassion.
"We are honored to celebrate the commitment and enthusiasm of our newest nurse residents," Katie Johnson, Ozarks Healthcare Nurse Residency Coordinator, said. "Their dedication to learning and their passion for providing quality care align perfectly with our mission. We are excited to have them join our team and look forward to their contributions to our community's health."
Nurses from Ozarks Healthcare’s latest residency cohort have accepted positions in Ozarks Healthcare’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) Department, Ozarks Healthcare Hospice, and At Home.
The Nurse Residency Program at Ozarks Healthcare begins in January and June each year. To be eligible, applicants must have completed an RN program within six months and have current RN licensure, preferred or scheduled, with successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) within 90 days.
For more information on how to apply for the next Nurse Residency Program, visit https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/careers/nurse-residency-program/ or call 417-293-8648.
Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.
Seven nurses recently completed Ozarks Healthcare’s Nurse Residency Program and have joined the health system to start their career. Pictured from left to right are: Travis Pohl, Kelsey Pitts, Katie Grogan, Holly Hawkins, Hannah Hulsey, Maryanne Love, and Taylor Potter.
