Transition to practice made smarter

Deliver a consistent, data-driven residency program that builds nurse confidence and reduces first-year turnover.

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From first day to first-year success

A proven nurse residency program that boosts retention and clinical confidence.

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Reduces First-year Nurse Attrition

A structured transition-to-practice program proven to reduce early turnover and improve retention rates.

Builds Nurse Confidence & Clinical Competence

Track and build confidence across key domains with validated tools and personalized development plans.

Streamlines Nurse Residency Operations

Automate reporting, streamline scheduling, and get more done with less effort with our easy-to-use tools.

Supports Accreditation (PTAP) Pathways

Align your program with ANCC standards and simplify your journey to Practice Transition Accreditation success.

Tools Designed to Fit Your Unique Needs

Everything you need. Fully customizable for your organization.

Increases Retention & Job Satisfaction

Engage new nurses with CE, reflection, and community — and give them a reason to stay and grow with you.

Our tools. Your Nurse Residency program.

Meet your ultimate residency partner, providing the tools you need to build a program fit to meet your organization’s unique goals.

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Who uses Nurse Residency?

Health systems and nursing leaders use Nurse Residency to build confident, practice-ready nurses from day one.

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Nurse Leaders

Streamline onboarding, boost retention, build nurse confidence.

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Nurse Managers

Develop competent nurses, reduce turnover, save time.

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Director of Education

Standardize training, support accreditation, elevate outcomes.

Testimonial

"What we found with our data is just amazing. At the 6-month mark, our confidence scores went way up for our cohorts."

Dawn Weed

PD Specialist
San Luis Valley Health

We’re here every step of the way

Our goal is to provide an unparalleled experience for our customers. Through monthly webinars and user groups, we strive to keep our users up-to-date with the latest features and industry trends. Our dedicated onboarding teams are also available to assist new customers in getting started, while our ongoing support ensures that your team is set up for success.

Customer Support

HealthStream offers Customer Service Support 877-301-HSTM(4786) or customer.service@healthstream.com from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST (holidays excluded).

HealthStream Community

The award-winning HealthStream Community provides unprecedented access to product documentation, live webinars, and peer support

Success Management

We’re here for you, with specialized, product-specific support from a HealthStream Success Manager to help guide your journey to adoption

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Hawai’i State Center for Nursing achieves stellar retention success

The Hawai’i State Center saw a 99% completion and retention rate for new nurse graduates & 351% increase in enrollment during the first year.

Get access to additional insights & resources

Articles

Building a Nurse Residency Program

With customization, value, and data-driven tools, you don’t have to choose between “build” or “buy”

eBooks

The Magnet® Model

This ebook contains 5 chapters covering the 5 Model Components of the Magnet Recognition Program®

Webinars

Achieving PTAP with Distinction: A Residency Conversation with INTEGRIS Health and Salinas Valley Health

Join us for a 60-minute conversation with HealthStream’s Nurse Residency customers INTEGRIS Health and Salinas Valley Health, discussing how their organizations achieved PTAP with Distinction through superior residency programing.

Transform your transition to practice program

Build a foundation of confidence and competence in your graduates, while providing superior support to your residency leaders.

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