Mission Statement

The GEC NPR will support future Geriatric Nurse Practitioners in caring for aging Veterans by providing a robust program that is Veteran-centric, culturally sensitive, interprofessional and evidence base that will improve policies and practices in the care delivery of geriatrics.

Objectives

• Build competence in real world setting with supportive mentor and team
• Demonstrate Interprofessional Training Model
• Provide opportunities to full time employment upon completion of the program  

Program Structure

• Clinical supervision throughout the program
• 80% experiential activities to apply academic concepts into practice
• 20% didactics; grand rounds, case studies, journal club
• Participants rotate through various clinical settings to enhance critical thinking, broaden experiences and shape career trajectory
• Structured progression of clinical experiences supporting milestones and skill development from novice to competent provider

Program Eligibility and Qualifications

• U.S. citizen eligible for VA employment
• Graduation from accredited Adult/Geriatric or Family NP program within 1 year before program onset
• Board certified in Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner within 90 days from start of program
• No prior NP work experience
• Unrestricted California NP license

Application Processes and Requirements

• Meet Eligibility Criteria
• Confirm eligibility for VA appointment with the National Practitioner Data Bank at https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/
• Confirm exclusion from the no hire list at the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General at https://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov/
• NP program professor or dean letter of recommendation
• Letter of Intent (e.g., your goals, commitment to Veterans)
• Curriculum Vitae (e.g., include military/ROTC, volunteer service, research, professional organizations and leadership)
• Health Clearance with up to date vaccinations for healthcare workers as recommended by the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/hcw.html, TB test 90 days before starting program, and subject to random drug testing
• NP program transcript
• Adult Geriatric or Family NP certification preferred before start of program
• Complete application
  • Application for Health Professions Trainees:  VA form 10-2850D
  • Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306)
  • HPT Random Drug Testing Notification and Acknowledgement memo

These documents, and others, are available online

Nurse Residency Programs | VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care | Veterans Affairs

• Email application packet to Program Director LoAnn.Nguyen@va.gov
• Application due date: applications are invited in early Spring of each year. Please contact Program Director or Program Coordinator for more information.