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Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency (PB-RNR) Program

This residency program was developed to support the new nursing graduate during the first year of practice in an acute and long-term care hospital setting.

Supporting New Nurses to Excel in Veteran Centric Care

The PB-RNR Program at MEDVAMC offers a comprehensive 12-month curriculum designed to:

  • Enhance clinical skills: hands-on training in a variety of clinical settings with expert mentorship.
  • Foster professional development: personalized learning plans, leadership training, and professional guidance.
  • Strengthen veteran-centric care: specialized training focused on the unique healthcare needs of Veterans.

Program Highlights:

  • Interdisciplinary Learning: Opportunities to collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
  • Simulation Training: State-of-the-art simulation labs to practice and refine skills.
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Emphasis on integrating current research into clinical practice.
  • Supportive environment with mentorship and support from experienced nurse practitioners and educators.
     

Contact: Shaniya Mathew, DNP, MSN, RN, CNOR
PB-RNR Program Coordinator

vhahoupbrnrprogram@va.gov


Application window for Fall cohort 2025 is closed. Please visit our website often to learn about our Spring 2026 application window.

Eligibility
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Have graduated within the past 12 months or be a pending graduate of a BSN from an accredited nursing program
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from your nursing program (ideal candidate)
  • Have no prior RN experience
  • Obtain a current, unrestricted RN license prior to the start of the program
  • Pass the VA pre-employment medical exam and drug testing
  • Commit to completing the 1-year PB-RNR Program
Benefits
  • Work alongside expert colleagues and preceptors in a year-long experience to enhance your clinical and leadership skills
  • 100% protected time to participate in diverse educational opportunities and clinical experiences
  • 11 federal holidays off/year (paid)
  • Earn an annual stipend
  • Accrue annual and sick paid leave
  • Medical benefits
  • Free parking
  • Provide care to Veterans
  • Magnet Designated Facility
Applications

For consideration please submit:

  • Application for Health Professions Trainee
  • Declaration Form-306
  • Resume (please include clinical experience from nursing program as well as number of clinical hours, special training/education, previous work experience including paid clinical work experience, volunteer experience, Student Nurse Association participation, leadership experience, etc.)
  • Unofficial or official transcript
  • Professional Letters of Recommendation
    • From faculty member, speaking to your academic and/or clinical performance on school/university letterhead and with a signature.
  • Additional onboarding requirements will be requested after initial review of qualifications.
  • One page Essay: Why I want to care for Veteran’s

To apply, please submit application documents by email to vhahoupbrnrprogram@va.gov.

*Funded by Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA)