Residency of Behavioral Health Nursing

Psychiatric Nursing Academy

Get clinical experience and grow your knowledge of psychiatric and mental health care at Cone Health’s Residency of Behavioral Health Nursing. You’ll gain experience that prepares you to skillfully and confidently care for patients experiencing behavioral health and substance abuse issues.

What You’ll Learn

Improve your critical-thinking skills and your ability to assess the mental health needs of your patients as you work across a variety of behavioral health departments and programs. You’ll also develop your aptitudes for listening and communication and enhance your ability to build good relationships with patients and families.

What to Expect

As a new graduate registered nurse in the Residency of Behavioral Health Nursing, you’ll participate in:

  • Core classes in psychiatric-mental health nursing, with the opportunities for continuing education hours
  • (STARR) certification- Safe Training and Responsible Restraints
  • Clinical orientation through the adult and child/adolescent units at Behavioral Health Hospital, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, and Behavioral Medicine Unit at Alamance Regional Medical Center.

During orientation you can expect to participate in training with a preceptor and Behavioral Health specific classes and activities.

After Orientation

After completing the 14-week orientation in the Residency of Behavioral Health Nursing, the professional development classes will start. You will continue your learning with monthly workshops and paid time away from the hospital participating in fun, rejuvenating activities with fellow RN Residents and a mentor leader.

For More Information

To learn more about the Residency of Behavioral Health Nursing, contact our nursing recruitment specialists via email or at 866-266-3767.