Edgewood, KY – The St. Elizabeth Healthcare Nurse Residency Transition Program has received accreditation with distinction as a practice transition program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation, the highest recognition awarded. St. Elizabeth is the first and only health system in Kentucky to have an accredited nursing residency program and only one of a few health systems nationwide.

ANCC practice transition accreditation validates hospital residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses into new practice settings that meet rigorous, evidence-based standards for quality and excellence. Nurses in accredited transition programs experience curricula that promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills and professional behaviors necessary to deliver safe, high-quality care.

“We are proud that our nurse residency transition program is recognized by ANCC as one of the highest-quality transition programs for nurses,” says Vera Hall, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive. “ANCC accreditation gives nurse residents and fellows assurance that St. Elizabeth offers an exceptional transition program with a clear course of instruction and reliable evaluation methods. With ANCC accreditation, our transitioning nurses gain the skills and confidence needed to perform effectively within a new practice setting.”