Nurse practitioner residency programs

The mission of VA Boston Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Residency program is to provide a comprehensive educational opportunity through didactic and clinical components to enhance the training of new nurse practitioners in the care of Veterans for a successful transition from advanced beginner to competent, confident nurse practitioners. 

This program adopts and builds on the philosophy statements of academic partners and the beliefs and values of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Embracing diversity, equity, inclusivity and belongingness allows us to create and build relationships that will enhance Veteran-centric care. The overall mission of this program is to enhance the clinical readiness of nurse practitioners, providing a well-qualified workforce to increase access to excellent geriatric, primary care and mental health services for the Veterans throughout our country. Increasing the availability of these providers will expand the Department of Veteran Affairs and community’s ability to provide comprehensive care services, and to improve the overall quality of health for our Veterans.   

1. Enhance inter-professional collaborations and educational opportunities. Residents will demonstrate an expanded knowledge base and mastery of graduated level of responsibilities to promote the overall health of Veterans. 
2. Enhance collaborations between VA Boston HCS and academic partners 
3. Integrate culturally sensitive, Veteran-centric experiences, and apply the evidence-based knowledge, expertise and judgment required to practice respectfully, safely and equitably. 
4. Recruit and retain nurse practitioner residents, if positions are available. 

• U.S. citizens
• Graduate of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited adult-gerontology primary care, adult-gerontology acute care, gerontological,  psychiatric nurse practitioner or family nurse practitioner programs
• Recent graduate within the past 12 months of start date 
• Hold a master’s degree or doctorate and be licensed, nationally board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and credential as a nurse practitioner with a specialty in psychiatric-mental health, adult-gerontology or family nurse practitioner as well as a current, full and unrestricted license as a RN and NP in a state, territory or commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Background and security investigation required
• Pass a pre-trainee physical examination
• Random drug testing required

• Competitive stipend set by National VA Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA)
• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), sick leave and annual leave

• 12-month residency (2,080 hours)
• Clinical supervision throughout the program
• 100% dedicated training time
• Robust curriculum with 80% experiential activities that apply academic concepts to clinical practice in a variety of care settings, and 20% didactics that builds upon academic learning – including Grand Rounds, Journal Club, and other learning experiences
• Residents are assigned a mentor to act as a resource and provide support as they focus on the advancement of clinical, leadership and scholarship skills, with an emphasis on Veteran-centric care in a primary care environment. Upon successful completion of the residency, a certificate of completion is awarded. At the time of completion of the NPR program, residents will have one year of credible population-specific clinical experience

• Current curriculum vitae
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (may be unofficial at time of initial application) sealed envelope or sent directly from the school
• Personal statement: Maximum 500 words, double spaced. Include in your statement:
  • Describe how your career and/or educational journey has been enhanced by exposure to diverse people, places or experiences. Please provide a specific example  
  • Your aspirations for an APRN Residency program
  • Your short term and long term professional goals
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (one must be from faculty member of graduate program) in sealed envelopes or emailed directly from the individual writing the letter

• Deadline: Accepting applications now through Feb. 28, 2025
• RESIDENCY START DATE: Sept. 15, 2025
• Submit Applications to:

Email: BostonVANurse@va.gov

Nurse Recruiter 
VA Boston Healthcare System 
940 Belmont Street (118)
Brockton, MA 02301 
FAX:  

The federally funded traineeship model offers:

• 12-month residency (2,080 hours)
• Clinical supervision throughout the program
• 100% dedicated training time
• Robust curriculum with 80% experiential activities that apply academic concepts to clinical practice in a variety of care settings, and 20% didactics that builds upon academic learning – including Grand Rounds, Journal Club, and other learning experiences

Residents are assigned a mentor to act as a resource and provide support as they focus on the advancement of clinical, leadership, and scholarship skills with an emphasis on Veteran-centric, geriatric-focused care. Upon successful completion of the residency, a certificate of completion is awarded. At the time of completion of the NPR program, residents will have one year of credible population-specific clinical experience.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. All requirements must be met by the time of program start.

• Current curriculum vitae
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (may be unofficial at time of initial application) sealed envelope or sent directly from the school
• Personal statement: Maximum 500 words, double spaced. Include in your statement:
  • Describe how your career and/or educational journey has been enhanced by exposure to diverse people, places or experiences. Please provide a specific example 
  • Your aspirations for an APRN Residency program
  • Your short-term and long-term professional goals
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (one must be from faculty member of graduate program) in sealed envelopes or emailed directly from the individual writing the letter

Preferred Experience: RN experience is preferred. Experience in geriatrics and/or with Veteran population is preferred.

• Deadline: Accepting applications now through Feb. 28, 2025
• RESIDENCY START DATE: Sept. 15, 2025
• Submit Applications to:

Email: BostonVANurse@va.gov

Nurse Recruiter 
VA Boston Healthcare System 
940 Belmont Street (118)
Brockton, MA 02301 
FAX:  

• This is a 12-month (2080 Hours) residency program
• Clinical rotations are supplemented with didactic sessions, Grand Rounds, Journal Club and other learning experiences
• The program includes integrated didactic sessions weekly with the Harvard South Shore Residency Training Program
• Clinical Rotations: Inpatient Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency, Neurology, and Geropsychiatry
• Residents are assigned a mentor to act as a resource and provide support as they transition to autonomous and competent mental health nurse practitioners
• Upon successful completion of the residency, a certificate of completion is awarded
• Candidates who successfully complete the residency training program will be given the opportunity to apply to available vacancies at the VA BHS

• Curriculum vitae
• Official graduate school transcripts in a sealed envelope
• Personal Statement: What personal, professional, educational and clinical experiences have led you to choose nursing as a profession, and the role of a mental health nurse practitioner as a specialty practice?  What are your aspirations for a Residency program? Please comment upon your vision and planning for your short and long-term career development.  Maximum of two (2) pages
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (one must be from faculty member or graduate program) in sealed envelopes or emailed directly from the individual writing the letter

• Deadline, March 01, 2024 (accepting applications now through March 1, 2024)
• Start date, July 2024
• Submit completed application requirements to:
  Nurse Recruiter
  VA Boston Healthcare System
  940 Belmont Street (118)
  Brockton, MA 02301
  FAX: 774-826-1115
  BostonVANurse@va.gov
  CC: sherley.belizaire@va.gov