This National Apprenticeship Week, we would like to recognize all of the StaRN learners and graduates for their commitment to providing quality patient care, as well as the clinical instructors who guided them along the way. StaRN, short for Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Registered Nurses, began as an opportunity to help meet the demand for specialty nurses in fields such as medical/surgical, telemetry, and critical care.
This award-winning program is designed to increase the pool of qualified registered nurses while bridging the skills gap between new graduates and experienced nurses. StaRN educates thousands of post-graduate, newly-licensed nurses every year using specialized training that eliminates the catch-22 of not having the experience to work in an acute-care environment and being unable to gain that experience without the chance to work.
This program spans 10 to 22 weeks depending on specialty and includes comprehensive didactic training with a robust simulation experience, as well as a clinical preceptorship at the specific client healthcare facility. StaRN is currently available in more than 40 cities and regions across the country, offering opportunities for both learners and instructors.
To learn more about the StaRN programs available in your area, click here.
