New Nurse Graduates

Nurse Fellowship Program

WakeMed accepts applications for new graduate RN's throughout the year.  Please apply online to the Staff Nurse Fellow positions that are posted by department.

WakeMed Nurse Fellowship Program is a one-year program that offers clinical and educational activities that facilitate professional development and personal growth for the new nurse graduate.  The educationally rich and emotionally supportive environment provides nursing practice in collaboration with specially trained preceptors. 

The first six months of the WakeMed Nurse Fellowship is a structured program combining didactic content, personalized clinical orientation and emotional support, allowing nurses to integrate theory with the skills needed to deliver patient care.  The second six months continues with support sessions to maximize individual growth.  The one-on-one personal attention allows for a smooth transition into the work environment.

Who is eligible to be a fellow?

New nursing graduates who are newly licensed RNs and have less than one year of work experience or those who are eligible to take the NCLEX may apply for the WakeMed Nurse Fellowship Program.  Once hired, all new nurse graduates are Nurse Fellows at WakeMed.

All nurse fellows will attend:

• Nursing Orientation
• Skill Development Day
• Abnormal Physical Assessment
• Basic Arrest Management
• Professional Practice Workshop
• Professional Growth Assistance Meetings (PGA)
• Employee Assistance Program Meetings (EAP)
• Bridging the Gap
• Continuing Educations (Program attendance based on department patient population)

How to apply:

If you are interested in the WakeMed Nurse Fellowship Program, please click here during the time frames listed above. For more information on what you can expect as a New Nurse Graduate Fellow,  click here.