The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Nurse Fellowship Program, which provides specialty training for nurses transitioning their practice to intensive care or labor and delivery, earned accreditation from the Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The Kaiser Permanente Northern California 21-site fellowship program is among the country’s largest accredited transition to practice programs. The program provides nurse fellows evidence-based curriculum and an interprofessional learning environment. Fellows are also given the opportunity to work in the hospital alongside experienced nurse preceptors to be better prepared and more confident as they transition between practice settings.
“This prestigious recognition demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and professional development,” said Benson Yeung, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CHSE, program director and NCAL director of professional excellence.
Nurse leaders, preceptors and nurse fellows across the region gathered for a virtual call to hear the program achieved PTAP accreditation. The ANCC called out exemplars of the program, including Kaiser Permanente’s succession planning, the integration of Caring Science and HeartMath into nursing practice, nurse preceptors and the preceptor training program.
“Our nurse preceptors are the heart of the program,” said Yeung. “Achieving PTAP accreditation is a testament to their dedication, expertise, and passion for nursing education. They have created an environment where new nurses feel empowered, supported, and confident as they transition into their new role.”
Congratulations to the entire fellowship program team!