Bayhealth Celebrates 33 Nurse Residency Graduates

Bayhealth proudly announces the graduation of 33 nurses from its inpatient nurse residency program. This year-long program, accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation Program, supports new nurses as they transition from nursing school to independent practice.

The graduation ceremony, held on February 19 at the Bayhealth Blue Hen Conference Center in Dover, acknowledged the achievements and professional development of these graduates.

“Making the transition from a student nurse to a registered nurse can be quite a journey. We are committed to their success as they transition into their nursing practice through an evidence-based year-long process supported by numerous interprofessional experts,” said Adult Inpatient Nurse Residency Specialist Erica McPhail, MSN, RN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, NPD-BC. “This program is a major value for not only preparing our graduates to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, but also for professional growth and retention.”

Designed for nurses with less than 12 months of acute care experience, the inpatient nurse residency program offers comprehensive training, mentorship and hands-on learning with the Bayhealth Magnet nursing team throughout several inpatient units. Eligible new hires are automatically enrolled and receive one-on-one orientation with a registered nurse preceptor, monthly educational sessions and ongoing mentorship. Nursing residents participate in simulation training at Bayhealth’s Simulation Center and meet regularly with nursing professional development practitioners and residency specialists to support their goals. After graduation, participants continue in a mentorship program to foster long-term success.

Visit Bayhealth.org/Careers/Nursing to learn more.

Image Caption: Bayhealth Nursing Residency 2026 graduates