Professional Development
We believe that advancing nursing knowledge is essential to advancing patient care. Our commitment to lifelong learning ensures that every nurse has the knowledge, skills, and support to deliver expert care in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape while advancing their careers.
Through comprehensive professional development programs including our ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program, Critical Thinking Workshops, Preceptor Preparation, Charge Nurse Workshops, and specialty-specific training, we empower nurses at every stage—from new graduates launching their careers to seasoned leaders shaping the future of nursing. By investing in continuous learning through these targeted initiatives, we strengthen clinical excellence, improve patient outcomes and build a thriving nursing workforce that sets the standard for compassionate, high-quality care.
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A Culture of Continuous Learning
Ongoing professional development is woven into the fabric of our nursing culture. Whether through structured education, peer mentorship or interdisciplinary collaboration, we support lifelong learning as a core pillar of nursing excellence.
Our Nursing Learning and Scholarship team supports nurses throughout their professional journey, offering robust programming that enhances clinical skill, fosters confidence and drives retention. From onboarding to advanced professional development, we provide tools to ensure nurses succeed at every level.
Educators also provide unit-specific instruction in high-acuity areas such as emergency care, intensive care, perioperative services and obstetrics, assuring that nurses are prepared to meet the demands of their unique clinical environments.
Our learning and development opportunities include:
- Continuing education courses available through e-learning and live events, with contact hours awarded
- Leadership development seminars that expand executive-level competencies, designed and conducted by the Department of Nursing Education
- Mentorship and coaching programs to support growth in clinical and managerial roles
- Skills-based workshops focused on communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and delegation
Professional Governance That Guides Lifelong Growth
Our Professional Governance Councils ensure nurses actively shape practice standards that improve patient care across our health system. These Councils advance education by promoting clinical research participation, scholarly projects, mentorship and peer-led initiatives that drive innovation.
The Councils support lifelong learning through educational opportunities, including seminars, mentorship programs, training sessions and nurse participation in clinical research. Through our professional governance model, Montefiore Einstein fosters an environment where nurses are empowered to lead, innovate and grow while contributing to the advancement of nursing science.
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ANCC-Accredited Residency Program
Montefiore Einstein’s six month Nurse Residency Program transforms newly licensed nurses into confident, competent professionals. Accredited by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP), the Residency blends hands-on clinical experience with targeted education to reinforce foundational skills, sharpen critical thinking and build lasting professional confidence.
The Program integrates specialty-specific training, simulation and interdisciplinary collaboration. All newly licensed nurses with less than one year of experience are automatically enrolled, ensuring consistent preparation across specialties, including medical-surgical, pediatrics, emergency, critical care and perioperative nursing.
The curriculum focuses on seven core domains: communication, quality and safety, wellness and self-care, evidence-based practice, collaborative practice, ethical nursing and leadership. Upon graduation, residents are paired with experienced mentors who continue to guide their professional growth and career advancement.
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Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program
Our 12-month, full-time Fellowship bridges the transition from academic study to independent practice, providing structured mentorship, advanced clinical training and hands-on experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across the Bronx. Fellows work as integral members of an interdisciplinary care team, honing their skills in delivering evidence-based, compassionate primary care to medically and socially complex populations.
With structured mentorship, specialty rotations and leadership training, fellows graduate with the confidence and clinical mastery to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. A two-year post-program commitment within Montefiore Medical Group ensures continued service to the community while strengthening health equity.
For more information, contact Program Director Kathryn E. Tanner, FNP, at ktanner@montefiore.org
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A School of Nursing That Fits Your Life & Builds Your Future
The Montefiore School of Nursing offers a two-year Associate of Science degree in Nursing, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Students engage in diverse clinical experiences across our academic hospitals and community settings, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM).
Flexible scheduling ensures accessibility for students at different life stages, with day classes in the fall and evening/weekend classes in the spring. Graduates consistently demonstrate readiness for professional practice, National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) success and strong career placement across a variety of healthcare environments.
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Nursing Grand Rounds
Through Nursing Grand Rounds, nurses can focus on challenging case studies and innovative practices across various specialties, bringing nurses together to share clinical expertise across disciplines. By discussing real-world scenarios and evidence-based practices, nurses aim to improve outcomes and foster a collaborative learning environment.
These educational sessions are an excellent opportunity for nurses to enhance their clinical skills, learn from their colleagues and contribute to ongoing improvements in patient care.
Nursing Grand Rounds sessions are held via Zoom, ensuring accessibility for all participants. Whether you are a nurse or healthcare provider, Grand Rounds offers valuable insights about the advancement of nursing practice. Recent sessions have featured insightful presentations from nurses in pediatric emergency, inpatient psychiatry and medical-surgical units, highlighting their approaches to complex patient care, as well as sessions by colleagues, including doctors, registered nurses and pharmacists.