Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Nurse Residency Program
up to $20,000 in loan repayment
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s Nurse Residency Program provides a structured orientation experience that allows new ADN, BSN and MSN nurses with less than one year of clinical experience to begin their nursing career with confidence.
During their first few months of employment, Nurse Residents participate in a variety of sessions designed to strengthen their assessment, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and technical skills in a safe learning environment.
Our program incorporates several methods of adult learning and emphasizes the development of clinical and leadership skills during the transition from student nurse to acute care professional nurse.
To learn more:
If you would like to learn more about the Nurse Residency Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, please fill out the form to the right and one of our Nurse Recruiters will promptly review your information.
Please see our nursing units overview:
Heart and Vascular Unit
The Heart and Vascular unit is a 48 bed cardiac care area, comprised of three wings, in our new patient pavilion. Each 16 bed wing is equipped with updated technology; including bedside monitoring, electronic “white boards” and access to tele-ICU. One of the 16 bed wings is designated to provide care to our high acuity cardiac step-down patients and the other two wings are acuity adaptable telemetry units. Our staff is cross trained to take care for both cardiac step down and telemetry med. surge. level of care patients. We provide care to both cardiology medicine and cardiac surgery patients, including patients with cardiac arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, pre- and post-op open heart surgery, and more. As an academic medical center, we are privileged to have patients participating in studies for new devices, procedures, and medications. Our nurses are specifically trained to provide care for cardiac specific patients and also will acquire their Advance Cardiac Life Saving Certificate (ACLS).
Inpatient Surgery – 3 West
3 West is a 36-bed general care medical/surgical unit. We specialize in orthopedics, traumatic injury and plastic surgery. We emphasize mobility and help our patients get up, get moving and get on the road to recovery. Many of our patients also have unique psychosocial dispositions. We see some of the most challenging cases in the region and are the only Level 1 Trauma Center and tertiary referral center in the state of New Hampshire.
Our unit is a great place to work because we pride ourselves on teamwork and a nurturing, friendly environment. We have implemented unit initiatives to improve safety, reliability and team-based patient care.
3 West will give you experience working in a fast-paced unit with a variety of surgical conditions and a unique patient population. All hires work within the highest scope of their practice.
Inpatient Surgery – 4 West
4 West is a fast-paced, 32-bed medical surgical unit. We specialize in vascular, thoracic, general and kidney transplant surgery. We are a great place to learn and experience caring for variety of surgical specialties. Many of our previous senior nursing students have decided 4 west is where they want to start their D-H career. We also have 3-step down unit beds on the unit that focus on patients needing an increased nursing assessment and intervention.
We are a close-knit unit with patient safety at the heart of everything we do. We perform daily safety rounds on each patient to ensure we are keeping them free from harm. We embrace new hires by creating an atmosphere of teamwork, learning opportunities, and professional growth.
Medical Specialties – 1 East
Medical Specialties 1 East is a 36-bed general care medicine unit. Our patient population manages acute and chronic illnesses, including liver failure, kidney failure requiring dialysis, sepsis/bacteremia and cystic fibrosis. Many of our patients have co-morbidities and complex medical histories.
Our unit is a great place to learn and develop your prioritization, critical thinking and time management skills. We have a team dedicated to process improvement, problem solving and teambuilding. Everyone on staff is a part of and contributes to solutions and improvements.
On 1 East, you will have the opportunity to take part in unit-based initiatives, gain insight into caring for the entire person while providing a holistic approach, and be a part of a unit culture that supports learning for all. All hires will work within the highest scope of their practice.
Medical Specialties – 1 East:
- 36 Beds
- Medicine unit for acute and/or chronic illness
- Liver failure, kidney failure requiring dialysis, sepsis/bacteremia, cystic fibrosis
- Holistic approach to patient care
Medical Specialties – 2 & 3 East
Medical Specialties 2/3 East is a 25-bed general care medicine unit that cares for often-complex medical patients. The services that admit patients to the unit include General Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Pulmonary, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Family Practice and Clinical Pharmacology. We also offer telemetry monitoring for certain patient populations
Although our patient population is dynamic and challenging, our team approach and fast-paced environment make it a great place to learn and develop your skills. All hires will work within the highest scope of their practice.
More about Medical Specialties – 2&3 East:
- Regions leading Cystic Fibrosis program
- Complex medical patients
Key attributes for success on 2&3 East:
- Strong communication skills
- Loves to ask questions
- Values teamwork and respect
1 West Hematology-Oncology Inpatient Unit
Our Hematology-Oncology Inpatient Unit is part of Dartmouth Cancer Center, one of the nation’s premier facilities for cancer treatment and research. It is one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States.
We are a 33-bed unit that provides inpatient chemotherapy and care for patients with symptom management from receiving outpatient chemotherapy and/or radiation. A small subset of our patients undergo stem cell transplants, which require specialized form of care. Along with chemotherapy, we frequently administer blood products and antibiotics. We also offer post-operative care for oncology gynecology surgery patients.
1 West is a great place to work because you will be surrounded by staff who are passionate about patients and their families. The teamwork is remarkable. Patients are invested in their care and passionate about living life to its fullest.
Inpatient Psychiatry
Inpatient Psychiatry is a 21-bed unit serving adults aged 18 and older. We provide 24-hour diagnostic and therapeutic treatment for all acute psychiatric problems with the goal of helping patients attain safety and stabilization. Our approach to treatment is through medication and group therapy, and arrangements for appropriate follow-up care.
Our patients are voluntarily admitted and stay for an average of eight days. Their illnesses are well managed with medication and they and are motivated to develop their coping, interpersonal and emotional regulation skills.
Our patients are generally able to care for themselves and manage their activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, and toileting). Some of our patients have recently had surgery or therapeutic procedures.
Med/Surg Neurosciences Units
Neuroscience/ENT (ear, nose, throat) is a 21-bed general medical-surgical unit that offers Epilepsy video monitoring (EEG). We provide specialized care for patients with stroke, epilepsy, brain and/or spinal cord tumors/injury, movement disorders, laryngectomies and tracheostomies.
NSCU is a 10-bed intermediate/step down care environment offering bedside monitoring. Our patient population includes post-operative neuroscience, ENT, traumatic brain injury (TBI), acute stroke, complex ENT surgeries, continuous cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, external ventricular drains (EVD), lumbar drains and complex respiratory, medical and multi-trauma.
We are a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center.
Residency activities include:
- Clinical experiences with a preceptor.
Simulation in our Patient Safety Training Center.
Competency and skills assessment and verification.
Orientation to the electronic health record, eD-H.
Patient care skills labs that provide hands-on experience with equipment.
eLearning modules.
Lively discussions on clinical topics and situations.
Exposure to the many opportunities available to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center nurses.
Information about the community Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center serves, and the advantages of living and working in our community.
Details on available professional and personal development resources.
To learn more about our 2024 Nurse Residency program, please fill out the form below.