Residency in Education, Teaching, And Instruction in Nursing (RETAIN)
New programs funded by the U.S. Department of Labor are now available to expand and diversify the pipeline of highly qualified nursing instructors and educators
Two new programs are available to registered nurses interested in careers as nurse faculty and/or clinical instructors: the Nurse Faculty Residency and Clinical Instructor Internship. Both programs pay a generous stipend. Supportive funds are also available for those who qualify — please see specific program details for more information.
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The Nurse Faculty Residency (NFR) is a 12-month program for bachelor’s prepared nurses who are currently enrolled in or have been accepted to a master's degree program. Nurses who currently have a master’s degree will be considered if space is available and are encouraged to apply. Individuals who have already earned a doctoral degree (doctorate, DNP, PhD, etc.) are not eligible.
The 12-month program is comprised of three requirements:
- Completion of a graduate academic certificate in education at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
- Co-teaching with a faculty preceptor
- Participation in active learning sessions and reflective journaling across the year
While partnered with an experienced faculty member, Nurse Faculty Residents will learn and practice classroom teaching skills.
Participants will:
- Develop course curriculum
- Write learning objectives
- Design interactive coursework
- Assess student learning, including designing Next Generation NCLEX format test questions and rubrics
- Evaluate student psychomotor and application of learning
- Evaluate outcomes of learning utilizing evidenced-based teaching principles and innovative and/or emerging technologies
Completion of this program will prepare RNs to sit for the NLN CNE® novice exam.
Learn more about program details, the application process and eligibility requirements at the link below.
The Clinical Instructor Internship (CI2) will train nurses in a 14-week structured program.
Participants will:
- Complete education modules designed to prepare participants for the NLN CNE®cl exam
- Learn and apply theory and techniques to teach future RNs
- Apply knowledge and skills in the clinical environment with RN prelicensure students, under the mentorship of an experienced clinical instructor
The internship is offered three times per year with sessions starting in January, June and September. The program will train 48 participants over the four years of the grant-funded program.
Learn more about program details, the application process and eligibility requirements at the link below.
The U.S. Department of Labor has provided grant funding to support workforce training programs in 17 states in recognition of significant staffing shortages in the nursing profession. The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing recently received one of the largest of the grants - $6 million in funding to expand and diversify nurse faculty and clinical instructors. These programs support the school’s mission to address the health equity gap in California’s underserved communities. Preference for participants is provided to veterans and their spouses.
