Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency Program

• Engage in a 12-month curriculum, based on CCNE RN Residency Program objectives that fosters a supportive learning and working environment that enables you to perform as an experienced RN at the program’s conclusion
• The program has three phases:
  • Phase 1 focuses on developing initial competencies on home unit
  • Phase 2 focuses on learning about the VA system with rotations in a variety of clinical areas
  • Phase 3 focuses on honing clinical care provision, leadership development, and professional development
• Participate in supervised and precepted clinical experience, with 100% protected learning time  

• Enhance clinical and leadership skills in a variety of clinical settings while applying research and develop evidence-based practice standards to support quality and safety in the care of Veterans

• Attend weekly/bi-weekly didactic instruction, seminars, and simulation exercises
• Participate in a Veteran-centered practice environment to fulfill the VHA mission to “Honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being”.

• 100% Protected Time (not in staffing)
• Paid internship
• Health and life insurance – multiple options are
• Paid federal holidays off (Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, and Labor Day)
• Accrued annual and sick paid leave

To apply to the Durham VA PB-RNR program you will need the following:

1.      Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2.      Completed Application of Registered Nurse Form

•     https://www.va.gov/files/2021-12/vha-10-2850d-fill.pdf

3.      Two letters of recommendation written on official letterhead

•    (1) from a nursing school faculty
•    (1) from a clinical faculty and

4.      School transcripts (may be unofficial)

5.      If you are a Veteran, Form DD 214

Important Note: Applicants MUST be a U.S. Citizen, vaccinated against COVID-19 or exempt from vaccination and a new RN graduate who have successfully passed the NCLEX by the due date to be selected for the Residency Program.

** Additional onboarding requirements will be requested by Human Resources if selected.