Abstract: This article introduced the implementation of the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program in the University of North Carolina Hospital from perspectives of organization, contents, methods and evaluation. Specific suggestions were brought up based on the current status of the Nurse Residency Programs in China, in order to provide reference for further training.

Key words: Nurses Residency Program; Vizient/AACN program; the University of North Carolina Hospital