Nurse Practitioner Residencies

[JuiceBoxHero]

I am wondering; are there any current practicing nurse practitioners who have completed a residency/fellowship who would be willing to share about their experience? Thanks in advance!

[Psych-DNP, DNP, APRN]

On 12/28/2021 at 8:30 AM, Amber MSN said:

@Psych-DNP I was hoping to pick your brain about your acceptance into the VA residency program. What did you experience look like before? Are you a veteran? I’d love any information. I’m originally from CA and before spending time applying to all of these residencies and planning to uproot my family to another state, I’d love to weigh my chances! Thanks in advance!

It's very much like a job interview. The candidates with nursing experience stand out most, as well as those who have been working with some sort of marginalized population (LGBTQ+, women's health, working in FQHC in Latinx area). Veterans are given a preference, but they only make up a small percentage of the applicants. 

The biggest thing is wanting to stay with the VA long term. If your goal is to complete the residency and leave it's probably not the right program. The needs of veterans doesn't always translate to what you would be doing in the community.

[esipbisn]

On 2/25/2022 at 5:45 AM, Psych-DNP said:

It's very much like a job interview. The candidates with nursing experience stand out most, as well as those who have been working with some sort of marginalized population (LGBTQ+, women's health, working in FQHC in Latinx area). Veterans are given a preference, but they only make up a small percentage of the applicants. 

The biggest thing is wanting to stay with the VA long term. If your goal is to complete the residency and leave it's probably not the right program. The needs of veterans doesn't always translate to what you would be doing in the community.

Good afternoon @Psych-DNP

I was reading your posts and I was wondering if you knew about the SF VA residency program and if you could tell me more about it, please?

Thank you in advance

[jensfbay, BSN, DNP]

On 11/7/2021 at 6:52 AM, Sun1 said:

on the tail end of my primary care residency program at an FQHC. much harder than NP school, very rigorous, but I wouldn't trade it for no residency. I feel much prepared to handle complex patients. I don't recommend it to residents with young kids though

Thank you and apologies for the late response. this is a community health clinic, primary care residency for FNPs. It's tough because we see patients 3 (if not 4) days a week. We see a lot of patients