Bayhealth Adult Inpatient Nurse Residency Coordinator’s Erica McPhail MSN, RN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, NPD-BC and Michelle Thompson, MSN, RN, NPD-BC with the 2025 Nurse Residency graduates.
Bayhealth honored the newest generation of nursing professionals as 35 individuals graduated from its esteemed Inpatient Nurse Residency Program earlier this month. The year-long program, accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation Program, provides critical support and mentorship to nurses as they shift from the classroom into the high-stakes environment of acute care.
The graduation ceremony, held April 3 at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, celebrated the dedication, growth, and success of the 35 graduates, all of whom are continuing their nursing careers within Bayhealth. Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive Rosemary (Rosi) Wurster, DNP, RN, MPH, NEA-BC, FACHE, delivered the keynote address, offering praise and encouragement to the graduates as they embark on their professional journeys.
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Open to nurses with less than 12 months of acute care experience, the Inpatient Nurse Residency Program is designed to ensure a smooth transition from academic training to professional nursing practice. Participants receive specialized instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and guidance from seasoned mentors within Bayhealth’s Magnet®-recognized nursing team.
Throughout the year, the residency spans several inpatient units, immersing new nurses in the realities of hospital care while helping them build skills and confidence in a supportive environment. All newly hired nurses who qualify are automatically enrolled in the program.
Erica McPhail, MSN, RN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, NPD-BC, Adult Inpatient Nurse Residency Coordinator, applauded the graduates for their commitment to professional development.
“We are incredibly proud of this graduating class and their dedication to professional growth and excellence in patient care,” McPhail said. “Their hard work and commitment throughout this program will have a lasting impact on our health system and the community we serve.”
Bayhealth’s continued investment in early-career nurses is part of its broader mission to advance healthcare excellence and serve the evolving needs of central and southern Delaware.
New nurses interested in the program can email [email protected] or visit Bayhealth.org/Careers/Nursing to learn more.
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