UC Davis’ New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

UC Davis’ New Graduate Nurse Residency Program (NGNRP) was established in January 2012 to increase the expertise of the nursing workforce, positively impact patient outcomes, increase nurse retention rate, and strengthen the nurse resident's commitment to the nursing profession.

This one-year program is designed to help new graduate nurses transition into their clinical roles and instill confidence by supporting nurse residents’ specialized needs. The NGNRP utilizes Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program™ curriculum, which includes carefully designed classes and teaching methods to support clinical skill development, improve critical thinking, enhance professional growth, and promote evidence-based practice. Through this series of learning and working experiences, the NGNRP aids new graduates in successfully transitioning from student to confident professional in their chosen nursing career path.

UC Davis New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

For more information about how to apply, please visit the HR Nurse Residency Program website.

For questions specific to the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, please contact the coordinators at hs-newgradnurseresidency@ucdavis.edu. 

For application process questions regarding the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, please contact Jennifer Mazzuca at jmmazzucca@ucdavis.edu.

Nancy Chiang, B.S.N., R.N., C.M.S.R.N.
Professional Development Specialist

Amie B. Ragasa-Sta. Maria, M.S., B.S.N., R.N., N.P.D.-B.C., P.H.N., C.I.C.
Professional Development Specialist

Alicia Vasey, M.S.N., R.N., N.P.D.,-B.C., C.C.R.N.
Professional Development Specialist