Nurse Faculty Residency Program
Applications open now for Fall 2024 program
The Nurse Faculty Residency is an opportunity for individuals who possess a master’s degree, are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to a master’s degree program to become nurse faculty residents (NFRs) and receive job training and skill development for a teaching career in Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master’s Entry in Nursing (MEPN), or advanced practice provider (NP or PA) programs.
About the Nurse Faculty Residency
This program emphasizes:
- Collegial relationships
- Opportunities to mentor students
- Opportunities to shape the nursing practice
Across 12 months, participants will complete the following:
- Work toward their master’s degree, which may include nursing, other select health related fields, administration or education (if not already master's prepared)
- An online master's degree program is preferred to ensure residents fully participate in the teaching experience.
- Three Health Professions Educator courses and applying their knowledge to prepare class lessons, syllabi, grading and participating in other active learning sessions with students
- Complete active learning sessions including the California Simulation Alliance training such as implicit bias, Observed Structured Clinical Examination development (OSCE) development and assessment, simulation and debriefing as well as other skill acquisition activities
Upon completion of the program, participants will be prepared to take the national certification examination and be better trained for faculty positions.
Up to 7 NFRs each year will be admitted to the 12-month program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. The program will train 20 participants enrolled over the next four years.
Apply now!
Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort, launching in September 2024, are now open. Priority review will be conducted for applications received by Aug. 18, 2024.
Stipend
Participants will receive an annual stipend of $75,000 (paid monthly) and up to $50,000 in tuition assistance toward their master's degree program. Scholarships and student loan reimbursement/forgiveness are not available under this grant funded program.
Co-Teaching
Each NFR will be precepted by an experienced nurse faculty member who will facilitate their learning and co-teach in the classroom (ASN, BSN, MEPN level courses). Participants will learn the skills to develop and implement a nursing course, develop and provide lectures, help facilitate student simulations and conduct assessments including grading papers. They will work with a learning management system (Canvas) and learn classroom management skills.
Benefits
Benefits (e.g., health and welfare benefits) are not available; however, there are some supportive funds to assist with childcare and transportation costs based on need (see below).
Health Professions Educator Graduate Academic Certificate Program
Participants completing the three mandatory Health Professions Educator courses will receive a Graduate Academic Certificate and be prepared to sit for the CNE novice certification. The cost associated with the prep course and exam are covered by the residency program.
The Health Professions Educator Certificate Program consists of three courses (fall, winter, spring quarters), 12 units total: 8 didactic units plus 4 lab/practicum units, and includes topics such as curriculum development, clinical skills teaching, classroom management and student assessments. These courses are provided through UC Davis with a practical portion that will consist of the NFRs teaching experience. On-site training assignments will be worked out with the residents.
Travel
Travel to UC Davis’s Sacramento campus 3-4 times in the 12-month program is required. Residents will also need to travel to teaching sites for in-person education days that may be geographically distant from resident’s home. Reimbursement for travel expenses may be available based on eligibility criteria.
To support participants, a dependent care allowance is also available if eligibility criteria are met. Contact retain@ucdavis.edu for more details.
Applicants must:
- Be a California state resident
- Have a valid, current, and active RN license through the California Board of Registered Nursing and be free from any disciplinary action by the board
- Possess a baccalaureate degree
- If not already master’s prepared, applicants work toward their master’s degree (may include nursing, other select health related fields, administration or education). There is a strong preference for primarily online programs to allow the NFR to participate fully in the teaching experience. The following schools work closely with this residency program: University of California San Francisco, Sacramento State University, Sonoma State University, American River College, Sacramento City College, and Cal Poly Humboldt
- Be able to participate in all learning activities during the full 12-month timeframe
- Have at least one (1) year’s continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience within the previous five (5) years providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in one of the designated nursing areas (geriatrics, medical-surgical, mental-health/psychiatric nursing, obstetrics or pediatrics)
- Applicants are advised to review CA TITLE 16, CCR SECTION 1420(d) defining faculty requirements for clinical competence and CCR SECTION 1425 describing requirements to qualify for a faculty instructor position in a School of Nursing.
- The RETAIN NFR residency meets the requirement for: One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrate clinical competency
Applicants cannot:
- Work full-time in a paid employment arrangement. Part-time, per diem, temporary, contract, or agency employment that is not full-time (full time = 1.0 FTE) during the residency period is allowed but not recommended due to the full-time nature of the program.
- Be a current employee of UC Davis
The information below provides details pertaining to the selection of the 2024-2025 cohort.
- Aug. 1, 2024 – Application opens
- Aug. 18, 2024 – Application closes at midnight*
- Aug. 19-20, 2024 – Application review
- Pending space after reviewing priority deadline applicants, additional applications will be reviewed between Aug. 20 and Sep. 13
- Aug. 22-23, 2024 – Applicants selected are notified. Candidates have 48 hours to respond with their decision.
- Sep. 16. 2024 – Program for 2024-2025 cohort begins
Application components
- Completed online application
- Specific instructions for submitting the required documents outlined below can be found at the conclusion of the application.
- Cover letter describing your nursing experience, your goals as an educator and why you are interested in this program
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of diversity and inclusion (one paragraph); refer to the Faculty Equity and Inclusion webpage for guidance
- Two letters of reference: At least one letter should be from an RN or NP clinical supervisor. The second letter can be from a master’s program faculty member (if applicable), a faculty member from your nursing program if a recent graduate (within five years) or another clinician (RN, NP, PA, MD/DO) who can speak to your clinical role
- Current unofficial graduate nursing transcript (if any course work in a master’s program has been completed) or acceptance letter with start date (if course work has not yet been completed)
- Interviews will not be conducted for this program
*Applications submitted after the general deadline may be considered if there is space available.
Contact retain@ucdavis.edu for more information about this program.
