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Trauma nurse residency programs.

Trauma residencies build the rapid-assessment and resuscitation skills needed to care for severely injured patients, usually at designated trauma centers.

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Programs
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States & regions
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Accredited

Common questions about Trauma residencies

How many Trauma nurse residency programs are there?

Our directory lists 4 Trauma nurse residency programs across 3 states and regions, 1 of them accredited.

Are Trauma nurse residencies open to new graduates?

Most Trauma residencies are designed as a transition-to-practice program for new-graduate RNs, though some target experienced nurses moving into the specialty. Check each program's page for eligibility.

What accreditation should I look for in a Trauma residency?

The most recognized U.S. accreditation is ANCC PTAP (Practice Transition Accreditation Program); some programs hold Vizient/AACN or CCNE recognition. Accreditation is a signal of a structured, quality residency.