Nursing training and residency programs | veterans affairs

VA Palo Alto health care has a variety of training opportunities at different levels for aspiring new nurses and nursing students who seek fulfilling careers improving the lives of those

who've served our nation. STUDENT NURSE TECHNICIAN (SNT) The student nurse technician (SNT) works and learns under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) while attending nursing

school. The SNT program is an opportunity to practice in a dynamic environment while exploring the world of VA. The SNT will gain clinical experience and develop fundamental nursing skills

in a hospital setting. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team, providing direct patient care to Veterans and learning skills such as communication and time management. The flexible

scheduling ensures that you can balance your work with school commitments. To apply for the Student Nurse Technician program, you'll need to send your resume, application form, and

email request to [email protected] when the application period opens. You will also need to verify your acceptance to a nursing school as part of the application process. After

interviews, candidates will need to complete a background check and occupational health screening before they start, and participate in the seasonal flu and COVID vaccination program at VA.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS * U.S. citizens by birth or naturalization (U.S. Veterans are considered first among all equally qualified candidates) * Current nursing students who have completed or

are within one semester of completing their junior year of a bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited school for nursing science with either ACEN or CCNE accreditation HOW TO

APPLY For inquiries on how to apply, please contact the Nurse Recruiter’s Office or check usajobs.gov for job postings. CONTACT INFORMATION NURSE RECRUITERS OFFICE 1776 Old Middlefield Way

(118) Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone: 650-694-2300 Email: [email protected] VA-STEP PROGRAM The VA-STEP program offers students the chance to start working at VA before graduation,

and earning a salary while they learn to develop understanding, confidence, and competencies in the care of our nation's Veterans. This program provides outstanding students with an

opportunity to gain competency in clinical nursing at an approved VA medical facility. This will include learning through lectures, practice with a mentor, and participation in clinical

conferences. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS * U.S. citizens by birth or naturalization (U.S. Veterans are considered first among all equally qualified candidates) * Current nursing students who have

completed or are within one semester of completing their junior year of a bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited school for nursing science with either ACEN or CCNE

accreditation * Must be willing to have a background / suitability investigation * Must be willing to work at VA after graduation * Students must complete 400 hours of work before graduating

from their education program * Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 * Currently in good academic standing, as defined by the school the student is attending,

leading to graduation and NCLEX certification HOW TO APPLY For inquiries on how to apply, please contact the Nurse Recruiter’s Office or check usajobs.gov for job postings. CONTACT

INFORMATION NURSE RECRUITERS OFFICE 1776 Old Middlefield Way (118) Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone: 650-694-2300 Email: [email protected] RN TRANSITION TO PRACTICE (RNTTP) RESIDENCY

PROGRAM Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate of a bachelor's or associate's nursing degree program that is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

(ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)? Do you have less than one year of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN)? If so, then VA's Registered Nurse

Transition To Practice (RNTTP) residency program was designed specifically for you! VA's RNTTP residency is a 12-month program designed to help post-graduate registered nurses (RNs)

transition from the academic world to a complex practice environment. The program provides a comprehensive 12-month curriculum that covers clinical, leadership, and professional elements.

This curriculum contains both theoretical and practical components to help you develop your skills. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS * First RN role and/or have less than one year of RN experience * Must

have graduated from a nursing school that was approved by the state's accreditation agency and recognized by either ACEN or CCNE at the time the program was completed. * Must have

completed any of the following: a diploma, an associate degree, a bachelor's degree, and/or a master's degree preparing entry into practice as a registered nurse * Must have a

current, valid and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth such as Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia HOW TO APPLY For

inquiries on how to apply, please contact the Nurse Recruiter’s Office or check usajobs.gov for job postings. CONTACT INFORMATION NURSE RECRUITERS OFFICE 1776 Old Middlefield Way (118)

Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone: 650-694-2300 Email: [email protected]