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. GLA offers 2 RN Residency Programs: RN Transition-to-Practice (RNTTP) and Post-Baccalaureate RN Residency (PBRNR).
RN Transition-to-Practice
RNTTP is a 12-month program supported by the VA Office of Nursing Services. RNs begin training in the acute care setting and have an opportunity to explore other clinical areas of their interest. RNs are oriented to their employed unit and are supported throughout their first year of professional nursing.
The next RNTTP cohort will start in December 2023. Applications are due by July 1.
The Spring RNTTP cohort will start in June 2023. Applications are currently closed.
Post-Baccalaureate RN Residency Program
PBRNR is sponsored by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA). PBRNR RN Residents are hired as trainees with 100% protected learning time throughout the 12-month residency. The residency follows a robust three-phase curriculum, offering yearlong didactic classes and experiential learning opportunities in the ambulatory, acute care, critical care, perioperative, and mental health clinical setting.
The Fall PBRNR cohort will start in September 2023. Applications are due by April 22.
The Spring PBRNR cohort will start in March 2023. Applications are currently closed.
How to Apply
Review the RN Program Requirements below. If you meet all requirements, please send a cover letter and resume to Janna Alayu (janna.alayu@va.gov) by application due date. In your resume, please include your current GPA.
RN Residency Program Requirements
- Be a US citizen
- Graduate from a BSN or MSN entry level program accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). ADNs may apply for RNTTP but not PBRNR.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Have a current unrestricted RN license by program start date
- Be a licensed RN for less than one-year post-graduation from nursing program; having no previous RN work experience
- Commit to completing the 12-month RN residency program
Janna Alayu MSN, RN, CNS, OCN
Post-Baccalaureate RN residency (PBRNR) Director
VA Greater Los Angeles health care
Phone: 310- 478-3711, x44938
Email: Janna.Alayu@va.gov
Nancy Davong BSN, RN, CEN
RN Transition-To-Practice (RNTTP) Coordinator
VA Greater Los Angeles health care
Phone: 424-470-2162
Email: Nancy.Davong@va.gov
Manmeet “Monee” Randhawa BSN, RN
Post-Baccalaureate RN Residency (PBRNR) Coordinator
VA Greater Los Angeles health care
Phone: 310- 478-3711, ext.44326
Email: Manmeet.Randhawa@va.gov