Avera is committed to creating a culture of learning and support. If you have the desire to advance further in your career at a registered nurse, we offer professional development programs to support your growth. You can go on to become a nationally certified nursing expert in a given specialty or seek advanced degrees to become a clinical nurse leader. There’s an entire scope of possibilities for anyone in this high-demand medical field.
Nursing Clinical Programs
If your goal is to provide a higher standard of care, these opportunities can help you go beyond licensure. Avera offers the following nursing clinical programs:
- Nurse Residency Program at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Center
- Professional Practice Program at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital
Nurse Residency Program in Sioux Falls
Work as a valued member of our health care team from the very start. To help ease the transition from student to professional nurse, newly employed graduate nurses at Avera McKennan Hospital are enrolled into a Nurse Residency Program.
National Nursing Certification
Nearly one-third of registered nurses at Avera McKennan Hospital pursue a national nursing certification. More than 20 specialty areas are available to choose from for specialization, such as emergency care, rehabilitation, cardiology, cardiac services and labor/delivery.
Certification in your specialty demonstrates knowledge, skills and accomplishments — and is the equivalent to board certification for physicians. Avera will support you to achieve certification with reimbursement dollars and ongoing recognition.
Other Development Opportunities
Besides certifications and programs, you may participate in additional development opportunities, such as:
- Continuing nursing education
- Nurse Governance Council
- Nursing research
- Professional Nursing Achievement Program
Professional Practice Program in Aberdeen
Offered at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, the Professional Practice Program helps you develop and grow in your clinical field as a registered nurse. This program provides a level-by-level structure to enhance quality of care and improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. An annual stipend is rewarded when you achieve Level III.
Program Goals
- Contribute to an environment/culture of nursing excellence through the delivery of high-level clinical care related to evidence-based practice.
- Acknowledge and reward clinical expertise and excellence.
- Develop and recognize excellence in leadership.
- Achieve quality clinical outcomes by increasing expectations for professional and clinical performance.
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