Professional Development – How We Invest in Our Nurses

We believe in the professional potential and personal wellness of each nurse by supporting life-long learning through certification, education and professional development opportunities. Nurses can take full advantage of our ongoing in-services, leadership development and continuing education programs. Goshen Hospital is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing professional development through the American Nursing Credentialing Center, allowing nurses to earn nursing contact hours at no cost.

Registered Nurse Orientation

Each Colleague’s orientation is tailored according to their individual needs and previous experience. All new nurses attend a combination of General and nursing orientation in the first week and is paired with a preceptor to complete the orientation process in their department of hire.

RN Residency Program

All newly licensed nurses participate in our 9-month RN Residency Program, designed to ease the transition from student to professional nurse while fostering confidence, competence, and community.

The program offers peer support, professional development, and hands-on learning through interactive simulations and case studies. Each nurse completes an evidence-based practice project, applying research to improve patient care.

Certification and Degree Advancement

As a Magnet-designated organization, we encourage and support nurses in achieving specialty certifications by covering the cost of the certification exam and celebrating their accomplishment. For nurses pursuing an advanced degree, our tuition assistance program helps you reach your professional goals.

Clinical Ladder

Our Clinical Ladder Program empowers nurses to grow professionally, earn recognition, and receive financial rewards for advancement.

Progression is based on experience, education, specialty certification, and completion of elective activities that foster ongoing professional development. This program celebrates achievement while encouraging nurses to reach their highest potential.

Student Nurse Opportunities

Goshen Hospital’s Patient Care Apprentice (PCA) and Patient Care Extern (PCE) programs, offered each summer, give nursing students hands-on experience to strengthen their skills and confidence as they prepare to become Registered Nurses.

PCAs work alongside nursing assistants to provide direct patient care, while PCEs partner with a dedicated RN preceptor for immersive clinical learning. These programs are designed to bridge classroom knowledge with real-world practice, setting the stage for a successful nursing career.

Clinical Nursing Research

Our nursing vision is to be nationally acclaimed for innovative, outstanding, scholarly nursing practice that is grounded in our values. Nursing research efforts build upon the Goshen Health mission of providing innovative, outstanding care and services, through exceptional people doing exceptional work.