Nurse Residency Programs
The VA Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) pioneered Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) residency programs. Each program offers unique opportunities for participants to develop competent, confident, practice-ready RNs and NPs equipped with the knowledge and skills to address the specific needs of our nation's Veterans served by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and community. Explore the Greater Los Angeles programs to learn about availability and requirements.
Geriatric and Extended Care Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program
The GEC NPR will support future Geriatric Nurse Practitioners in caring for aging Veterans by providing a robust program that is Veteran-centric, culturally sensitive, interprofessional and evidence base that will improve policies and practices in the care delivery of geriatrics.
Visit the Geriatric and Extended Care Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program page for more information.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program
The CoE IA HPACT will train the next generation of health professionals to care for vulnerable patients in a way that builds patients’ self-efficacy while meeting their social, psychological, and physical needs, with empathy and teamwork.
Visit the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program page for more information.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program
The CoE IA HPACT will train the next generation of health professionals to care for vulnerable patients in a way that builds patients’ self-efficacy while meeting their social, psychological, and physical needs, with empathy and teamwork.
Visit the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program page for more information.
Registered Nurse Residency Program
The VA Greater Los Angeles (GLA) believes in supporting novice RNs in their transition to competent and confident professional RNs. RN Residency programs are recommended by the Institute of Medicine, various professional organizations and accrediting bodies, and the Federal government as best practice.
Visit the Registered Nurse Residency Program page for more information.