At Scripps, we understand that the transition from nursing student to professional nurse is both exciting and challenging, so we provide a supportive, structured environment to facilitate this adjustment. To ensure a smooth transition, we offer quality programs that provide you with the education, skills, and emotional support you need to enter clinical practice as a confident, well-prepared nurse.

Scripps is committed to meeting the needs of new graduates by combining classroom learning, skills practice and individual clinical instruction from experienced nurse mentors and support groups to ease the transition from novice to seasoned caregiver. You will learn and develop effective decision-making skills that will enhance your clinical judgment and make you an important member of our exemplary team.

Patient care training includes assessment, planning and implementation of a care plan, and evaluating patient progress toward expected outcomes. At the program’s completion, the new graduate RNs take primary responsibility for the patient’s care, working collaboratively with the care team under their supervision. At the time of application, candidates will select their location and specialty preferences. Locations and specialties may include:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program within the last 12 months at the date of application
• Current California RN License
• BLS for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association
• ACLS from the American Heart Association may be required for selected units
• Six months or less of RN experience at the date of application

With multiple cohorts offered each year, you’ll be able to find the program that best meets your career goals. View the 2025 Program Calendar to see all program dates, application periods, and interview dates for each program.

*All programs and dates are subject to change at any time based on business needs.

You can apply right here on the Scripps careers website by searching by job title during the application periods listed in the Program Calendar.

You will find answers below to frequently asked questions about the new nursing graduate training program. You can also download our FAQs.