Phase I is a period of orientation and transition to support the newly licensed RN to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the community health nurse role.

During this phase, residents begin to manage a caseload of patients as a team.

This structured on-the-job learning is designed to address the post-orientation exhaustion frequently experienced by new graduates.

Instructor-led training on patient-centered care.

Computer-based learning for mandatory training.

Training on safe communication practices.

Classroom and experiential learning for managing heart failure patients.

Classroom training on infection control.