Geisinger Nurse Residency Program Expands Accreditation The Geisinger Nurse Residency Program recently received accreditation with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The ANCC’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) sets the global standard for residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses into new practice settings. Geisinger nurses react to news of accreditation with distinction for the Geisinger Nurse Residency Program from the American Nurses Credentialing Center during celebrations in Danville. Nursing teams from other campuses participated via video feed. To achieve PTAP accreditation, organizations must pass an extensive application process, including submission of written documentation in the form of a self-study, and a site visit. Accreditation with distinction is the highest form of recognition awarded by the ANCC’s accreditation program. “This recognition speaks volumes about the experience and personal support the Geisinger Nurse Residency Program offers new nurses,” said Lindsey Ford, DNP, RN, senior director of nursing excellence and nurse residency/fellowship programs. “By immersing our new nursing colleagues in the environments where they’ll build their careers, we’re laying a strong foundation for long-term success and professional growth.” The Geisinger Nurse Residency Program first earned accreditation in 2021 when it became only the 208th program globally to achieve recognition. That 4-year accreditation included Geisinger Community Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. This recent accomplishment expands that recognition to these hospitals in Geisinger’s central and north-central regions: Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital Geisinger Medical Center Geisinger Medical Center Muncy Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital The Geisinger Nurse Residency Program was established in 2015, and all new graduate nurses are enrolled into the 12-month program. It’s designed to transition newly graduated nurses from academia to professional practice in a welcoming and supportive environment. Geisinger nurses react to news of accreditation with distinction for the Geisinger Nurse Residency Program from the American Nurses Credentialing Center during celebrations in Moosic
Geisinger Northeast Nurse Residency Program Receives National Accreditation The Geisinger Northeast Nurse Residency Program recently received accreditation with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), placing it among only 208 programs worldwide to earn the distinction. The ANCC’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) sets the global standard for residency and fellowship programs that transition registered nurses and advanced practitioners into new practice settings. Accreditation is granted for four years and includes the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre campuses in Luzerne County and the Geisinger Community Medical Center campus in Lackawanna County. “We offer the only nurse residency program in northeastern Pennsylvania, and we’re proud of this accreditation that puts us on the same level as elite programs around the world,” said Steven Rhone, RN, chief nursing officer for Geisinger’s northeast region. Achieving PTAP accreditation requires a rigorous application process, submission of a self-study document that showcases the program and a site visit, which was conducted virtually this year. To be recognized with distinction is a testament to the valuable hands-on experience and personal support the program provides new nurses. “This is a tremendous honor,” said Lindsey Ford, DNP, RN, director of nursing education and Magnet for Geisinger’s northeast region. “It demonstrates our program’s commitment to helping new nurses acclimate to the clinical setting, so they’ll excel in their nursing careers at Geisinger.” The Geisinger Northeast Nurse Residency Program was established in 2015, and all new graduate nurses are entered into the 12-month residency. It’s designed to transition newly graduated nurses from academia to professional practice in a welcoming and supportive environment.
