Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program

10/07/2025

🎧 New Episode Alert!
Season 2, Episode 10 of Beyond Nurse Residency is live!

Join host Nicole Weathers (IONRP) and guests from the Disruptor Diaries podcast—Jillian Russell, Jenn Bodine, and Rachel Kelter—as they dive into belonging and inclusion in nursing.

💬 Real stories. Actionable strategies. A powerful conversation on creating safer, more inclusive workplaces that help nurses thrive.

🎙️ Listen now: https://bit.ly/4mVLwyR

10/06/2025

Is Your Organization Residency Ready?

Struggling with your nurse residency program? The IONRP Nurse Residency Academy can help! Our academy offers coaching and guidance to prepare your work environment for a successful and sustainable nurse residency program.

Our coaching package includes:

📞 4 coaching calls over 3-4 months with IONRP Experts.
📊 A Gap Analysis to identify your current professional development activities.
📌 Prioritization of 1-3 improvement areas with a SOAR Analysis.
📝 A customized Action Plan for success.
✅ 1-2 follow-up coaching calls to track progress.

Get your organization RESIDENCY READY to support new graduate nurses! 🌟

For more information, visit our website or contact us today!
https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp/academy

10/05/2025

🎧 Reminder: Listen on Apple Podcasts!

The Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, brought to you by the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program, is available anytime on Apple Podcasts! ✨

This ongoing interview series is a valuable resource for nurse leaders and educators, covering topics like onboarding, orientation, transition to practice, and professional role development. Each episode features expert guests sharing insights to support nurses throughout their careers.

📱 Catch up on episodes and subscribe to stay connected with the nursing community.

🔗 Listen now on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-nurse-residency/id1742997428

10/03/2025

🎉 Our October newsletter is here!
We’re celebrating nurse residency grads, spotlighting resident Allie Compaan, and sharing updates from the National Rural Health Association conference we co-presented at!

Plus:
✅ New blog & podcast on belonging in nursing
✅ Upcoming cohort info
✅ Busy October conference season
✅ Register for our November NRHA webinar

📬 Read it now: https://conta.cc/48BMg8y

10/02/2025

✨ New Blog Post!

Nicole Weathers, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, shares how belonging beyond nurse residency can transform retention and engagement for nurses at every level.

Discover how vulnerability, psychological safety, and inclusive practices create environments where nurses thrive.

📖 Read the blog: https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp/blog/2025/10/belonging
🎧 Podcast episode included!

10/01/2025

🎧 New Podcast Episode!

Season 2, Episode 10 of the Beyond Nurse Residency podcast is here! Topic: Belonging and Inclusion in the Nursing Workplace

Host Nicole Weathers from the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program (IONRP) is joined by Jillian Russell, Jenn Bodine, and Rachel Kelter from the Disruptor Diaries podcast. Together, they explore how belonging and inclusion impact nurse retention, safety, and team culture.

💬 Hear personal stories, learn practical strategies, and discover how to build healthier, more inclusive workplaces where nurses truly thrive.

🎙️ Tune in now: https://bit.ly/4mVLwyR

09/30/2025

Nicole Weathers, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Director of the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program, recently shared insights on rural nurse transition and support at the National Rural Health Association Critical Access Hospital Conference. Her presentation spotlighted the innovative work of IONRP in empowering new nurses across rural communities through structured, evidence-based residency programming. We’re proud to see Nicole representing Iowa and leading the way in nurse professional development on a national stage!

2025 NRHA RHC & CAH Conferences day 2 at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.

09/30/2025

🚨 Upcoming Webinar Alert!

Next Gen Nurses: Organizational Readiness in Rural Healthcare
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM CST
📍 Presented by the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program (IONRP) in partnership with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA)

As Gen Z nurses enter rural healthcare, organizations must adapt to meet their expectations and support their transition into practice. This session explores the generational shift reshaping nursing and examines how structured support—such as onboarding, orientation, and nurse residency programs—can foster engagement and readiness.

🔍 What you’ll gain:
✅ Insight into Gen Z nurse values and expectations
✅ Strategies to close readiness gaps
✅ Scalable, values-aligned solutions from IONRP

💛 IONRP and the University of Iowa College of Nursing are proud Gold Sponsors of NRHA.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3VcOsvl

09/29/2025

🌟 We're heading to the 96th IHA Annual Meeting! 🌟

Join the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines on Oct. 7–8!

We’re excited to share booth space with our partners at the University of Iowa College of Nursing and Simulation in Motion-IA. Stop by to connect, learn, and celebrate innovation in nursing and health care leadership.

Let’s recharge, refocus, and reignite our shared mission to support Iowa’s health care workforce. 💙

Sign up now for the Iowa Hospital Association Annual Meeting. Registration closes Oct. 1. Join your health care colleagues in Des Moines, Oct. 7-8,. The event features notable speakers, innovative case studies, and countless opportunities to network and gain insights. Let's discuss sustaining positive change while embracing our shared responsibilities to Iowans. http://bit.ly/46oc2M9

09/28/2025

It takes a collective effort to provide adequate support for new graduate nurses during their first year. Our comprehensive course on supporting nurses is designed to help preceptors, mentors, and coaches offer the best guidance to new grads.

You can easily enroll in the course and complete it today: https://nursing.uiowa.edu/IONRP/preceptor-training

09/26/2025

What an inspiring week in Kansas City! The IONRP team joined forces with fellow University of Iowa College of Nursing outreach programs at the NRHA Critical Access Hospital Conference to share innovative strategies for rural healthcare. Grateful for the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and champion nursing excellence!

09/26/2025

Now Enrolling: November 2025 Cohort! 🩺
Are you ready to support your new graduate nurses with a proven, cost-effective transition-to-practice solution?

The Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program (IONRP) offers a 12-month, competency-based curriculum designed for modern learners. Our program combines self-paced, evidence-based content with monthly live webinars, creating a national network of support and connection for new nurses.

✅ Ideal for facilities without the infrastructure to build their own residency program
✅ Partnership between the employer and IONRP
✅ Supported by an IONRP facilitator and your site coordinator
✅ Flexible, online format that fits your team’s needs

📅 Next Cohort Starts: November 2025
🗓️ Enrollment Deadline: October 24, 2025

Learn more or enroll today: https://bit.ly/46gjCpd