Team-Based Learning in a Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Nurse residency programs have become a standard of practice for transitioning nurses into the workforce. Resources and support determine the length and structure of these programs. New content and information is often delivered by the traditional lecture style. The organization described in this article implemented an innovative framework, derived from team-based learning, that facilitated learner engagement, interprofessional communication and patient care, enhanced critical thinking, problem solving, and knowledge development.