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I completed the Boise VA adult primary care NP residency because I too strongly believe in postgraduate NP training. The program also enhanced the rigor of my education particularly through exposure to multiple specialty rotations that broadened my clinical foundation and challenged me to grow as a new clinician. That said, my experience was marked by significant concerns that I believe future applicants should be aware of. In my view, there was limited transparency about program weaknesses, inconsistent mentorship, shifting expectations across preceptors, and feedback and learning plans that were often vague or underdeveloped. At times, support felt more performative than substantive, and normal aspects of early clinician development were treated as problematic rather than educational. While I fully support NP residencies and believe they are critically important for safe and competent practice, I would encourage applicants who are applying to Boise to ask very direct questions about structure, feedback, and mentorship of the program to ensure it truly prioritizes resident development and informed consent.