The Horizon Nurse Residency (Horizon) Program is an ANCC accredited, evidence-based nurse residency program. It’s designed to guide new graduate nurses by bridging the divide between nursing education and nursing practice. The program offers training within hospital units including the ICU setting, hematology-oncology, Emergency Department, and the ICU Float Pool, with the duration varying by unit of hire.
Candidate Requirements
- Be graduates of an accredited (ACEN or CCNE) BSN program
- Have a Florida RN license by the date of their panel interview
- Fulfill a two-year agreement in the unit for which they are hired, and three years within the organization
Training Styles
The Horizon Nurse Residency Program focuses on several learning styles which include:
- Didactic classes
- Skills training
- Simulation labs
- Unit-specific training with a preceptor
- Performance demonstration
- Self-learning computer modules
Expectation of Horizon Program Participants
- Obtain a certification within two years
- Author or co-author an evidence-based project or poster presentation
- Participate in a unit and/or hospital- wide committee
Photos of Horizon students during the program:
The Horizon Program selects nurse residents three
around spring, summer and/or fall.
Applications are available at: careers.nicklauschildrens.org
Applications and Deadlines
- Applications for the March 11, 2024 start date should be submitted by January 2-19, 2024.
- Applications for the July 15, 2024 start date should be submitted by May 6-May 19, 2024.
- Applications for the November 11, 2024 start date should be submitted by August 19-August 26, 2024.
The Horizon Residency Program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital has traditionally been offered in three cohorts annually. In 2024 we have enthusiastically welcomed new graduate RNs in our March and July cohorts! Based on the estimated number of positions that will be available in November, the cohort we are planning to accept applications for internal employee candidates exclusively. We will be resuming our traditional posting of Horizon cohorts in 2025 and welcome you to apply in the future.
For more information
Please contact Christina Llanez, Nursing Excellence Manager & Magnet/Horizon Program Director.