Internships, fellowships and residencies | veterans affairs

POST-BACCALAUREATE RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM PBRNR is sponsored by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA). PBRNR RN Residents are hired as trainees with 100% protected learning time

throughout the 12-month residency. The residency follows a robust three-phase curriculum, offering yearlong didactic classes and experiential learning opportunities in the ambulatory, acute

care, perioperative, and mental health clinical setting.  The Post-Baccalaureate RN Residency at the Atlanta VA Medical Center is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

(www.ccneaccreditation.org).    ABOUT THE PB-RNR PROGRAM * Engage in a 12-month trainee program that fosters a supportive learning and working environment, enabling you to perform as an

experienced RN at the program’s conclusion. * Participate in supervised and precepted clinical experience, with graduated autonomy as competency is demonstrated. * Attend biweekly didactic

instruction and seminars, experiential learning opportunities and simulation exercises. * Rotate through a variety of units/clinics, including Medical Surgical Unit, Primary Care, Emergency

Department, and Mental Health. * Complete an evidence-based practice (EBP) project that pertains towards real-world issues affecting the care and health of the Veteran population in which

they encountered in clinical practice. BENEFITS AND SALARY Sponsored by the Veterans Administration Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), each resident will receive: * 12-month stipend

amounting to $61,000 * Accrue annual and sick leave starting from day one. * No holidays, weekends, or night shifts * Eligible for health benefits, including medical, dental and vision. *

Clinical experiences with preceptor and 100% protected time (not counted in staffing) * No holidays, weekends, or night shift Note: PB-RNR nurse residents are considered health professions

trainees (HPTs). After successful completion of the one-year residency, we do hope that you will find your calling to care for Veterans within the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS * Be a US citizen. * Proficient in both spoken and written English * Meet VA vaccination requirements. * Graduate from a BSN or MSN entry level program accredited by Commission

on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) no more than 12 months before program start date. * Possess a current unrestricted RN

license by program start date. * Be serving in their first RN role. * Commit to completing the 12-month RN residency program. * Pass the VA pre-employment medical exam and drug testing. HOW

TO APPLY To apply, please submit the following by email to Dr. Sabrina Simpkins-Morris at [email protected] * RESUME not to exceed three pages. * VA APPLICATION FORM 10-2850D 

(Application for Health Trainees)  * THREE (3) letters of recommendation written on official letterhead from a nursing school Dean or coordinator, from a clinical faculty and from a current

or previous work manager. * School transcripts (may be unofficial) * Current BLS card by American Heart Association * FORM DD 214 if you are a Veteran. APPLICATION DEADLINES-FOR ACADEMIC

YEAR 2024-2025. * The Fall PBRNR cohort will start in September 2024. Applications will close on March 31, 2024.  * The Spring PBRNR cohort will start in March 2025. Applications will close

on October 31, 2024.  PROGRAM DIRECTOR La Toyia Jackson-Terry, Ph.D., MSN-NLM, RN, CCRN Contact Information: [email protected]