Nurse Residency Program

The one-year Nurse Residency Program is an opportunity for RNs to pursue their nursing profession in a supportive environment. Nurses with current Mississippi RN licenses and with six months or less of hospital nursing experience as an RN will join the Nurse Residency Program once they have applied and accepted a position as an RN at Forrest General. Nurses in the Nurse Residency Program will still be compensated as an RN and are considered full-time employees. 

Forrest General Hospital is strongly committed to its Nurse Residency Program, which ensures that our nurses do not start their journey alone but are nurtured as they develop their skills and grow as a nurse. 

By focusing on both clinical practice and leadership development, Forrest General helps new nurses build confidence and clinical competency, which translates to improved quality care for our patients and a positive patient and employee experience.