Health system welcomes residents from various disciplines

Each summer, UNC Health Southeastern welcomes new teammates who are completing additional residency training in the areas of nursing, pharmacy, and medical education.

On June 26, the health system’s first group of 23 newly-licensed nurses began their nurse residency journey.  An additional 13 new graduates will join the health system in mid-July.

“We are thrilled to have these graduates join us and we are excited to be part of their lifelong journey into the most trusted profession in the world,” said Renae Taylor, UNC Health Southeastern Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer.

The graduates come from the nearby community colleges in Robeson, Columbus and Bladen counties. The nurse residency program is a year-long program that will provide didactic and clinical experiences for each of the nurses, including clinical rotations in sister units.

“This is an amazing group of nurses, extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and anxious to be part of UNC Health Southeastern’s One Great Team,” added Taylor. 

The Inpatient Pharmacy also welcomed three new residents to begin their year-long training. Two of the graduates are from the University of South Carolina and one is from Campbell University. 

“The residents are a vital part of the pharmacy team here, and we are beyond pleased with our matches, and hopeful to retain them if possible, upon completion of their program,” said Taylor.

The residents bring a fresh perspective which is always welcomed, and their desire for research and sharing of best practice have a positive impact on quality and overall patient care.

“These early career nurses and pharmacists have a choice to work almost anywhere they desire,” said UNC Health Southeastern President/CEO Chris Ellington. “Their skills are widely sought after during a time when the number of caregivers is not growing as fast as the population demands. I am proud that these individuals selected UNC Health Southeastern for all the wonderful attributes our health system embodies.” 

The Medical Education program welcomed 29 residents in June in the areas of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine to complete training in their chosen field for 36 months.

“We are excited to have this new group of residents and look forward to a great three years with them as they complete the requirements for their residency training and prepare for future careers in the medical field,” said Interim Medical Education Program Director Shannon Singletary.