Nurse Residency Program

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• When are applications made available?

  You may visit the County of San Diego website and sign up for future job openings/notifications at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty

• Can I apply before I graduate from my nursing program, or before I get a Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing?

  Yes, you can submit your application before graduating from a nursing program or before getting an RN license. Possession of a valid and current RN license by the California Board of Registered Nursing is required at the time of appointment or your official start date.

• Do I need to possess a PHN certificate from the California Board of Registered Nursing during application?

  No. Possession of a PHN certificate from the California Board of Registered Nursing is highly recommended by the time of appointment or your official start date. The PHN certificate is required by completion of the PHN Residency Program, which will result in promotion from Staff Nurse to Public Health Nurse.  

• I am not a recent graduate but am interested to transition to public health nursing. Can I apply if I have over one year of nursing experience?

  Yes. The program is open to both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses who may be new to public health. Our goal is to recruit and develop nurses who want to launch their career in public health.