Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

Program Purpose

The residency program aims to provide transition to practice and advanced training for new graduate Nurse Practitioners in primary care settings, to enhance their clinical competency and readiness, and improve patient outcomes in medically underserved areas.

Program Need

The primary care shortage in the United States is a significant problem. This shortage is driven by several factors, including an aging population, a growing demand for primary care services, and a limited supply of new primary care providers. Nurse Practitioners have emerged as a potential solution to the primary care shortage by working independently or in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers in a variety of settings. This flexibility allows Nurse Practitioners to work in areas with the greatest need, such as rural and underserved communities where the shortage of primary care providers is most acute.

Program Goals

The residency program will help to promote wellness and resiliency for Nurse Practitioners in the workforce as it is crucial for maintaining high-quality patient care and preventing burnout. In the residency program Nurse Practitioners are provided with opportunities for peer support and mentorship that build a sense of community and connection. Peer support and mentorship also provides a safe space for discussing challenges and sharing experiences, to reduce feelings of isolation and burnout.

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Application Requirements

Students must submit the following:

1. MSN or DNP transcripts from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
3. Personal Statement to include:
   1. Reason for entering the profession of advanced practice nursing
   2. Discuss your goals during the residency program and after completion
   3. Highlight your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare
4. Two Letters of Recommendation
   1. Letters of recommendation must come from any of the following individuals:
      1. Academic program director or faculty member
      2. Clinical Preceptor
      3. Current or previous supervisor

Program Curriculum

The Residency Program will use Patricia Benner's Novice to Expert Theory to guide the Nurse Practitioner Resident over the year long program. The program will focus on mentorship and continued learning as the Nurse Practitioner Resident gains knowledge and confidence to manage chronic diseases.

The Residency Program provides a highly integrated and systematic approach to transitioning new graduate nurses by:

• Defining a comprehensive baseline set of measurements and outcomes, evidence-based structure, processes, and content.
• Integrating, teaching, monitoring, and managing adherence to those standards.
• Objectively evaluating success in achieving the RN Residency goals