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)