New Graduate RN Residency Program - November 2026

Currently accepting applications for our Fall Cohort starting in November 2026!

Application Deadline: 10/23/26

GEMS (Graduates: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding)

Stamford Hospital GEMS Nurse Residency Program is nationally accredited with distinction by ANCC PTAP. It is an innovative nurse residency program, unlike any in the area! The goal of the GEMS program is to ease new graduate nurses into the patient care environment while providing them with the support they need to succeed as they transition into the role of a professional nurse.

The GEMS program is 12-months long and is specifically designed to provide the extra support and education needed for new nursing graduates. It consists of 14-18 weeks of orientation. Typically, the first two weeks are in the classroom followed by 12-16 weeks on the clinical unit with a preceptor. In addition, the program comprises of regularly scheduled debriefing sessions throughout the first year. These sessions provide opportunities for education, support, and professional development. At the end of the first year, there is a formal graduation ceremony and all nurses who complete the program requirements are awarded a completion certificate.

Any new RN accepted into the GEMS program is hired as a full-time employee onto a specific unit.

Requirements:

• Completed BSN degree from an accredited nursing program
• Passing result on the NCLEX and license by start date of program
• BLS or Heart Saver certification

For those interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact John Dillion at jdillion@stamhealth.org.

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