Our residency program emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice. Psychiatric Mental Health [PMHNP] residents are encouraged to apply their knowledge to develop comprehensive and person-centered care approaches specifically designed for Veterans. Through critical analysis and synthesis of relevant evidence, residents will learn to evaluate and integrate best practices into their care strategies.

To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• U.S. Citizen
• Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program within the past 12 months.
• No previous work experience as a Nurse Practitioner in the requested specialty
• Hold national credentialing in accordance with your graduate degree
• Possess current, active, and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Ability to pass a background/security inve

Scholarships are determined and published for VHA workforce needs.

Application cycle twice a year.

Elegible Applicants

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Doctorate of Pharmacy (PHARM-D);
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The CGPA must be computed on post-secondary academic work taken within the past 3 years or based on academic work accepted for credit towards the nursing, medical laboratory scientist, or pharmacy degree. While a student may have a grade of “C” in a specialty course, the cumulative GPA for their specialty courses may not be less than a 3.0. Only data on official transcripts will be used for determining grade qualifications;
• Have completed the final semester/quarter of junior year prior to the program start date for Nursing and Medical Laboratory Scientist; for Pharmacy be between the Sophomore and Junior year prior to the start date.
• Be eligible to graduate by the following June (or December for prior approved nursing programs);
• Have had at least one clinical experience in a medical center or hospital;
• Be a U.S. Citizen;
• Provide documentation of immunization status and current Health Care Provider BLS training;
• Submit all application materials by the deadline;
• Not have a service obligation to any other Federal, state, or private institution or be a recipient of any Federal scholarship that incurs a service obligation to another agency;
• Be able to work full-time during the summer months and part-time during the academic year.