Nursing at UCLA
In the profession of nursing, few organizations set the standards – or establish professional reputations – like UCLA Health System.
You can find fascinating challenges in Westwood at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Mattel Children’s Hospital or the
Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital; or at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital;
or one of our community-based centers. In every UCLA location, the same dedication to learning, growth and superb patient care applies.
Once here, you will experience the kind of unique and challenging cases that compel superior performance. And you will find that UCLA
also sets the standard in giving you the training, guidance, inspiration and mentorship that are vital to succeeding in one of the most demanding – and rewarding – professional environments in the country.
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The New Grad Residency Program
The right decision. The right support.
Much that happens throughout your career may be determined by where you begin it. In that sense, choosing the New Grad Residency Program at UCLA Health System can be one of the most far-reaching decisions you can make, speaking volumes about your competence and ambition long after the welcoming speeches. In our intensive learning and practice environment, you will begin to understand and achieve the level of performance that is goal of all great professionals.
Here you will find that competence builds confidence. As you expand on your undergraduate education, you will find yourself growing more comfortable with your own abilities, adding new skills and learning to trust your professional judgment. Critical thinking, problem solving, clinical and interpersonal skills, and the transition from student to practicing nurse are just some of the areas in which you will grow.
The New Graduate Residency Program is offered twice annually, with each program lasting approximately one year. The residency year provides several key components:
- Orientation to UCLA hospital systems, Nursing Department, Standards of Care, and Clinical Skills Lab.
- Monthly educational topics that address leadership, patient outcomes and the nurse’s professional role. Topics such as Delegation, Role Transition, Ethics, Diabetes Management, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, and others are covered.
- Support sessions assist in transition and growth.
- Unit-based orientation and educational programs are provided.
- Unit-based preceptors and mentors provide support.
- Unit- and hospital-based Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Educators are excellent resources.
At the conclusion of the residency program, the graduate nurse will:
- Transition from novice toward competent professional nurse in the clinical environment.
- Develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgement and performance.
- Provide clinical nursing leadership at the point of care.
- Strengthen commitment to Nursing as a professional career choice.
- Incorporate research-based evidence into practice.
- Formulate an Individual Development Plan for ongoing professional growth.
Each New Graduate selected for the Residency Program will be expected to:
- Commit to full-time employment for a minimum of the one-year program.
- Fulfill all the professional requirements of a first year member of the professional nursing staff on an assigned clinical service.
- Adhere to all hospital guidelines as a member of the professional nursing staff.
- Develop and utilize mentor relationships to support professional development.
- Participate actively in general and specialized learning experiences.
The New Graduate Residency Program is continually evaluated for effectiveness through a variety of methods, including evaluations from the residents who have completed their one-year residency program. It is the primary goal of the residency program to develop new graduates into qualified professional nurses prepared to meet the challenges and demands of today’s changing health care environment.
Allied Health Opportunities
Because of the size and scope of UCLA Health System, we offer Allied Health professionals an amazing range of career options. Once you are part of the UCLA team, you will find yourself working alongside some of the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners in their field. UCLA’s culture of learning and knowledge sharing assures your ability to add to your skill base. Since our patient population tends toward higher acuity, you will also expand your capacity to handle unusual and severe cases. This will give you the opportunity to establish and build your reputation for competence even in the most challenging clinical situations.
Some of the opportunities we have include:
- Lab Technicians
- Physical, Respiratory and Occupational Therapists
- Speech Pathologists
- Pharmacists
- Clinical Lab Scientists
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Non-clinical Professional Positions
A major hospital, of course, is also a major business. Many talented individuals are required to maintain key UCLA functions. Naturally, you will experience the same dedication to excellence among our non-clinical departments that exists throughout UCLA. Some of these include:
- Accounting
- Communications
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Legal
- Payroll
- Purchasing
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