Continuing Nurse Training and Support
April 15, 2011
Helping you become the BEST you can be in your transition to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
Extensive training opportunities are available to newly licensed staff or those who have been practicing patient care in settings other than hospital.
The orientation process at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital is designed to fit your needs.
Hospital Orientation – 6 Days
• general orientation
• temperament training
• safety imperative
• constructive culture training
Unit Orientation – 6 weeks to 6 months
Preceptors and clinical educators develop an individual orientation for each new hire. This includes both unit education and ongoing support
An innovative, cutting edge program using Human and Medium Fidelity Patient Simulation. ACES prepares staff for optimal performance in both routine and unusual patient scenarios.
ACES combines discussion of key policy and procedures with hands on skills training and application. It is an opportunity for new staff to become familiar with memorial’s philosophies, policies, procedures, software, equipment and supplies.
