Staff Nurse Inpatient, ED, and Surgical Services Orientation
Central orientation for new registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is an interactive one-week experience including:
- Electronic medical record training
- Safe patient handling
- Infection prevention
- Patient and staff safety
- Other relevant topics specific to UI Hospitals & Clinics.
Orientation to a specific nursing division and unit includes additional classes and individualized time spent with a preceptor. Unit orientation may range from weeks to months, depending on the unit and the experience level of the nurse. New graduate registered nurses also participate in the Nurse Residency Program during their first year.
Nursing Assistant Orientation
Central orientation for new nursing assistants is an interactive experience including:
- Electronic medical record training
- Safe patient handling
- Infection prevention
- Patient and staff safety.
Additional Department of Nursing Orientation Paths
Orientation to a specific nursing division and unit includes additional classes and individualized time spent with a unit staff member.
- Clinic RN
- LPN
- Surgical Technician
- Central Sterilizing Technician
- Nursing Unit Clerk
- Medical Assistant
- Operating Room NA
- Unit Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Behavioral Health Consultant
Central orientation consists of classroom education on specialized topics and electronic medical record training. The remainder of orientation time is spent on the unit.