The OHSU Transition to Practice Program supports registered nurses as they start a new role at OHSU. Whether you are a new or experienced nurse, we will support you as you transition to your new RN role. You’ll start your job with access to tools, resources, training and support to help you succeed.

You can expect:

• Clear expectations for you to prepare for independent practice in your new role, and the training and support to achieve your goals.
• Peer support from RNs with similar roles or experience who are also transitioning to a new role.
• A flexible timeline and personalized support so that you can transition to independent practice as soon as you’re ready.
• To earn while you learn. The Transition to Practice Program takes place during your work hours and is part of your employment.

On this page, you will find information about:

• Learning paths for both new and experience nurses
• Program tracks and start dates
• Current RN job openings

What is the OHSU Transition to Practice Program?

The OHSU Transition to Practice Program is professional support for RNs as they transition to a new role. At OHSU, most RN roles are part of the program. This means that when you start your new role, you will spend some of your shifts focused on your professional practice.

The program has several tracks and three learning paths, based on nursing experience. You will be part of a cohort and learning path that fits you and your new role.

As a cohort, we will give you and your colleagues training, resources and opportunities to support each other. We will also give you individual support based on your experience, needs and goals.

Our goal is to prepare you to provide safe, optimal patient care and support your growth and development as a nursing professional.

Who is the Transition to Practice Program for?

The program is for both new and experienced nurses.

Residency learning path

This path is for new graduates just entering the nursing profession and RNs with less than one year of experience. On this path, you will be part of a cohort, working with other nurses like you.

Specialty Fellowship learning path

This path is for experienced RNs who are transitioning to a new specialty population. They may be new to OHSU or internal transfers. On this path, you will be part of a cohort, working with other nurses like you.

Fellowship learning path

This path is for experienced RNs who are transitioning to a new care area related to their experience. They may be new to OHSU or internal transfers.

How can I participate in the Transition to Practice Program?

For the Residency and Specialty Fellowship learning paths, we will assign you to a cohort based on:

• The timing of your hire.
• Whether you are a new nurse or just new to OHSU or your role.
• The department or specialty population where you will work.

The Fellowship learning path is ongoing and offered along with open positions. There are no set cohort start dates.

Adult acute, intermediate and emergency observation care (AAIE)

This track is open to nurses on all three learning paths.

Adult critical care: intensive care, emergency and peri-anesthesia (ACC)

This track is open to nurses on all three learning paths.

Adult and pediatric operating room (APOR)

This track is open to nurses on all three learning paths.

Neonatal and pediatric critical care: intensive care, emergency and peri-anesthesia (NPCC)

This track is open to nurses on all three learning paths.

Multi-specialty procedural units (MSPU)

This track is open to nurses on the Fellowship learning path only. There are no set start dates, but the Transition to Practice program is offered along with new RN roles in this track.

Current RN job openings