Nurse Practitioner Residencies

Naturally Brilliant, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2019

On 3/14/2019 at 9:32 AM, Neuro Guy NP said:

I agree. Even for physicians not all programs are good. Same applies to us. I did my research and was pleased and proceeded. If your program is at a renowned institution, you're likely fine. I would be careful if going to a facility that doesn't have a reputation that precedes them. For example, UPMC, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma, Vanderbilt, Emory, New York Presbyterian, Penn and others all have good reputations and have NP fellowship/residency programs. I'd stick to reputable places like that not so much xyz medical center. But don't listen to those who 'down' such experiences. It will prepare you in ways that simply stepping out into practice won't.

Thanks! I think that's good advice. I'm in a PMHNP program, and unfortunately there are very few NP fellowship/residency programs even available for us. According to this, there are only so many:

https://www.nppostgradtraining.com/Portals/0/Documents/NNPRFTC_NPProgSheet_F060418web 011019.pdf?ver=2019-01-11-072402-200

johnnyRN9851, BSN · Mar 14, 2019

Would i even be able to apply to a residency designed for ACNP? It doesn't seem possible to do so since I'm in an FNP program. Pediatrics seems to interest me. So I've thought about those programs as well.

djmatte, ADN, MSN, RN, NP · Mar 14, 2019

17 minutes ago, johnnyRN9851 said:
Would i even be able to apply to a residency designed for ACNP? It doesn't seem possible to do so since I'm in an FNP program. Pediatrics seems to interest me. So I've thought about those programs as well.

That would be a gross waste of a spot that could go to someone who actually benefits from that. I'd just focus on fnp based programs if that's the area your school is focused.

Dodongo, APRN, NP · Mar 14, 2019

1 hour ago, johnnyRN9851 said:
Would i even be able to apply to a residency designed for ACNP? It doesn't seem possible to do so since I'm in an FNP program. Pediatrics seems to interest me. So I've thought about those programs as well.

Not the one in my area. UPMC requires ACNP for their CCM and surgical residency positions.

Advanced Practice Columnist / Guide · Mar 14, 2019

2 hours ago, johnnyRN9851 said:
Would i even be able to apply to a residency designed for ACNP? It doesn't seem possible to do so since I'm in an FNP program. Pediatrics seems to interest me. So I've thought about those programs as well.

In California, one program allows FNP's in their acute care-focused programs:

https://health.ucdavis.edu/nurse/advancedpractice/ap_fellowship.html

and another, within the same university system will exclusively admit AGACNP grads only:

https://npfellowship.surgery.ucsf.edu/

eternalspring · Mar 30, 2019

Anyone know of reputable residencies for Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NPs? It seems like the majority of residencies out there are for FNPs or acute care NPs...the only one I seem to keep coming across is the residency at the VA.

djmatte, ADN, MSN, RN, NP · Mar 30, 2019

18 minutes ago, eternalspring said:
Anyone know of reputable residencies for Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NPs? It seems like the majority of residencies out there are for FNPs or acute care NPs...the only one I seem to keep coming across is the residency at the VA.

The VA would be an awesome residency. I used to work at one. You'll have good access to resources and can do a fair amount clinically there.

Nursedina11 · Mar 30, 2019

Carolina medical center (now atrium health )

RN_17 · Apr 3, 2019

On 3/11/2019 at 12:22 PM, Nursedina11 said:
I am in one now at Carolina Medical Center for medical critical care. It is one year long, I work a lot of hours, didactic, papers etc...it has definitely helped me in so many ways. I am half way through.

Hi, Do you mind telling me which NP program you were in to get in Carolina Medical Center? TIA.

Nursedina11 · Apr 3, 2019

Hey. I went to Duke University for Acute Care NP.

RN_17 · Apr 4, 2019

5 hours ago, Nursedina11 said:
Hey. I went to Duke University for Acute Care NP.

Were you BSN? Was it online program at Duke? (Hope you dont mind my questions) Just try to figure out my possible outcome.

Nursedina11 · Apr 4, 2019

Not at all.:)

I did my BSN at Penn State over 15 years ago and then I did my MSN at Duke. It is partly on line and partly in person. You have to go to campus for certain things and check offs. I think the first semester was entirely online and then the second semester you have to come for like 3 separate weekends and then its about once a semester for 4-5 days each time.