Pharmacy Residency Programs
We have three main campuses in Nebraska, Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island as well as several CBOC locations. We have pharmacists at; Norfolk, North Platte, and Sarpy County. Omaha serves as the primary practice site for 6 PGY1 Pharmacy residents and 3 PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy residents. Omaha serves as the primary practice site for the PGY2 program; however, many of the required and elective experiences are offered at our rural Grand Island VA location (housing provided), Lincoln VA location, virtually or at one of our commutable CBOC locations.
NWI Pharmacy Residency Programs
VA Pharmacy residents can be licensed in any state of their choice and practice at the residency site they match with. VA Pharmacists operate under a scope of practice and can independently order medications, tests, consults to other services and self-refer patients based on needs review. Pharmacists enter notes in the electronic medical record in both inpatient and outpatient services. Residents at NWI gain experience with anticoag, mental health, cardiology, primary care, interdisciplinary teams, acute/sub-acute care, geriatrics and much more. There is a strong relationship between our pharmacy team and the providers; pharmacists practice at the top of their license and develop strong relationships with patients in all areas of practice. NWI pharmacists develop a collaborative relationship with providers and work well together as a team. NWI programs proactively address resident wellness and burnout through our mentorship program and has a national psychologist on staff who provides guidance to all and individualized help when situation warrants.
Pharmacy Residency Program
VA Mission:
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans.
About the Health Care System:
Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS) serves an estimated Veteran population of 161,000 in 101 counties in Nebraska, western Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.
Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island clinics all provide outpatient primary, specialty and mental health care in addition to pharmacy, radiology, prosthetics, infusion, optometry, dental and audiology services. The Omaha VA Medical Central is also a tertiary facility that provides inpatient care in its 80-100 bed hospital as well as additional specialty care. Omaha and Grand Island campuses also provide residential substance abuse programs. Additionally, Omaha and Grand Island Community Living Centers (CLC) provides short-stay rehabilitation, skilled-nursing care, hospice, respite and long-term care.
PGY1-Pharmacy Residency
- 6 Positions: Omaha VA
PGY2- Ambulatory Care
- 3 positions: Omaha VA
CONTACTS
Lisa Bilslend, Pharm.D, BCACP
PGY2 Residency Program Director
2201 N. Broadwell Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803
Lisa.Bilslend@va.gov
Michaela Hrdy, PharmD
Omaha Residency Program Director
4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105
Michaela.Hrdy@va.gov
Additional information available here: VA Pharmacy Residency Program - Pharmacy Benefits Management Services