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VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
6900 North Pecos Road
North Las Vegas, NV 89086
702-791-9000
www.va.gov
YOUR VA
CAREER
STARTS
HERE
NURSE PRACTITIONER RESIDENCY
CONTENT
FIRSTLY PROFILE OF VASNHS 3
THANK YOU PROGRAM STRUCTURE 4
FOR CONSIDERING US! PRIMARY CARE TRACK 6
MENTAL HEALTH TRACK 8
LIFE IN THE SOUTHERN NEVADA 10
And congratulations on your graduation from your nurse HOW TO APPLY 12
practitioner program. Your achievement is a product of
your hard work and commitment to helping others and
the profession of nursing.
Michelle Dunne
Primary Care Practitioner Residency Program Director
Candie Cuneo
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director
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ABOUT US
PROFILE OF
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VASNHS
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System serves one of the fastest growing
Veteran populations in the country. VASNHS offers services from five outpatient
clinics offering integrative primary care and mental health care across the
SUCCESSFUL APRN
GRADUATES Las Vegas Metropolitan area. In addition, VASNHS opened its $600 million,
state-of-the-art VA Medical Center in 2012. Over the last decade, VASNHS has
VASNHS has an extensive
history of cultivating talent- served one of the fastest growing Veteran populations in the country. Nurse
ed and passionate nursing
practitioners at VASNHS are not just practicing in ancillary roles—they are
professionals. Establishing
a residency for nurse prac- essential to the organization’s mission.
titioners highlights the or-
ganization’s committment to
affirming advanced practice
nursing.
We value We jumpstart
TRAINING NETWORKING
Trainees are vital members of our Residents are collaborate and learn
organization. We are proud to offer the from our excellent clinicians. These
only residency for nurse practitioners in connections improve Veteran care and
WE CHAMPION Nevada in both primary care and mental help the VA find high quality providers.
health.
NEW APRNS We believe in We accelerate
VASNHS’s nurse practitioner residency aims to develop entry level APRNs MENTORSHIP GROWTH
into prepared, novice providers through didactics and interprofessional
clinical experience to improve access to care for Veterans with complex
We ensure that every shift, residents We encourage and support our
primary care and mental health care needs. receive one-on-one supervision from residents maintain their well-being and
their preceptor to ask questions and work-life balance.
receive feedback.
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AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
NURSE PRACTITIONER RESIDENCY
In facts and numbers
2 PROGRAM
STRUCTURE 12 MONTH PROGRAM
VETERAN CENTRIC
TRAININGS
CERTIFICATE AT
COMPLETION
The residency welcomes Learn about how to At graduation, residents
a new cohort annually provide culturally receive a certificate
the first week of August. sensitive care to a from the organization
diverse population of acknowledging their
Veterans. achievement.
6 1600 40
IMPORTANT BREAKDOWNS
NUMBER OF NP CLINICAL HOURS AT
HOURS
RESIDENTS COMPLETION 80 20 1 1 4 1
Small group of new nurse Residents engage in Residents work 40
practitioner peers have robust, in-depth clinical hour work weeks which
CLINICAL & DIDACTIC SUPERVISION WITH APPROX. FACE-TO-FACE &
the shared experience experiences to raise including time for didactics
EXPERIENCES PRECEPTOR REMOTE EXPERIENCES
transitioning to APRN role their competency and and learning activities. No
in an interprofessional confidence in their clinical mandated time on-call or
environment. skills. overtime.
RESIDENT SUCCESS IS CENTRAL BENEFITS IN NUMBERS
Early on, program directors will
meet with residents to identify
VA training opportunities that
grow their knowledge in areas
$87,024 $76,492 4+4 11 416
their learning needs, professional of interest. Lead an evidence- SALARY WITH SALARY WITHOUT HOURS OF PAID FEDERAL HOURS OF
goals, and potential career based project focusing on quality BENEFITS BENEFITS ANNUAL & SICK HOLIDAYS DIDACTICS
paths. Residents are encouraged improvement. LEAVE/BIWEEKLY
to participate in VA and non-
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SURPASS EXPECTATIONS Confidently
STEP INTO YOUR ROLE
Learn from some
PRIMARY CARE
of the best primary
3 care clinicians in our
TRACK organization.
BUILD A FOUNDATION OF PRACTICE
The primary care track helps new adult, geriatric, and family nurse
practitioners develop skills and confidence in the demanding role of the
primary care provider.
EVOLVE THRIVE
Learn how to overcome common challenges for Learn how to balance the demands of the
LEARN WITHOUT SERVE OUR NATION’S novice primary care clinicians. Gain skills and primary care provider role for a sustainable
MEET EVERY CHALLENGE confidence in your new role as a primary care career. Expand your horizons while having a
LIMITATIONS VETERANS
provider. team of program faculty supporting you.
LEAD CONNECT
Nevada nurses achieved Help improve the lives of Surpass expectations
Work closely with nurse practitioner mentors Learn alongside mental health nurse practitioner
full practice authority for those who have served when you have a whole
who are leaders in a large organization. Present residents about integrative care. Work with a
nurse practitioners in our country. team professionals of
on evidence-based project at professional team comprised of a wide range of professional
2012. supporting you.
conference. roles excited to collaborate with you.
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Broaden LEARN FROM EACH VETERAN
YOUR PERSPECTIVE
MENTAL HEALTH
Gain experience with a
wide range of mental
health programs 4
TRACK
offered to Veterans.
BUILD A FOUNDATION OF PRACTICE
The mental health track is an opportunity for new psychiatric nurse
practitioners enhance their knowledge and skills from graduate school.
Residents have invaluable experience of treating a diverse Veteran
population.
FOCUS EMULATE
Develop therapeutic skills whle providing care to Fully embody your new role as a mental health
Veterans and receive support an interprofessional professional. Grow professionally in an NAVIGATE DIFFICULT
ELEVATE YOUR PRACTICE HONE YOUR SKILLS
healthcare team. Program faculty ensure that the organization that embraces advanced practice CLINICAL DECISIONS
learning environment is welcoming and supportive nurses and shared governance.
so you can focus on learning.
ACCELERATE IMPACT
Receive guidance from Learn how to provide Hone your assessment and
Drive your progress forward while receiving one- Contribute to the advanced practice nursing mentors on decision evidence-based mental therapuetic communication
on-one supervison daily from excellent mental profession by completing nationally conducted making in difficult clinical health treatments to skills and advancing your
health clinicians throughout the program. surveys for nurse practitioner residents. situations. Veterans. psychopharmacology skills.
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NEVER GET BORED
Endless Places
TO EXPLORE
Southern Nevada’s wide variety of
5 indoor indoor and outdoor offerings Only 40 minutes away, Lake Mead is a scenic
make it an exciting and unique place water reservoir spanning 112 miles with nine
LIFE IN major access points for adventurers, boaters, and
to live.
SOUTHERN
fisherman.
NEVADA WORLD CLASS
SHOWS
COUNTLESS
PLACES TO SHOP
FOODIE’S
PARADISE
The Strip hosts six There are numerous Las Vegas is rumored
FIND YOUR THING regular shows from the shopping venues for all to have the most
world renowned, Cirque needs and wants. restaurants per capita
du Soleil. in the country
Any day of the week, Las Vegas metropolis
has something for everyone. Southern Nevada
is also well connected to the rest of the world
via the Harry Reid International Airport.
ACTIVE OUTDOOR REASONABLE
LIFESTYLE ADVENTURES COST OF LIVING
Good weather all year Rock climbers, hikers, Las Vegas received a
round so you can live bicyclists, and campers cost of living score of
your life actively and flock to Red Rock Canyon 112 while neighboring
maintain balance. just 15 miles away. LA scored 173.3)
According to bestplaces.net
A recent addition to the city landscape is Allegiant Stadium, the new
home of the NFL Raiders and UNLV Rebels. Allegiant Stadium will host
Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. The stadium hosts both sporting events and
shows by top musicians.
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HOW TO APPLY APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Prepare electronic copies of:
1. APRN and RN licenses
2. Professional nurse practitioner certification
3. Transcripts from graduate nursing program (unofficial are acceptable if currently enrolled)
4. Three (3) letters of reference (academic instructor, preceptor, employer/co-worker)
5. Updated resume or curriculum vitae
6. Completed residency application form
Note: All documents must be in .PDF format. Partial or incomplete applications are not
accepted.
Step 2
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Send an email indicating your interest in applying to receive a secure email
Application form No past experience as APRN response.
RN and APRN license Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP program
Professional certification Active RN and APRN license Step 3
DEA License Active GNP, FNP, or PMHNP Certification Open and reply to secure email.
Board of Pharmacy License DEA license (preferred)
Curriculum Vitae Board of Pharmacy license
Step 4
Attach your application files to secure email and send.
Three (3) letters of reference (academic 3 years of RN experience (preferred) Note: All documents must be in .PDF format. Partial or incomplete applications are not
instructor, preceptor, employer/co-worker) Submission of complete application and required accepted.
documents
Step 5
Participate in virtual interviews. (Candidates will be notified of interview date/time 1
week after application window closes).
Questions?
Please email
TIMELINE
vhalasnursepractitionerdevelopmentprogramsengage@va.gov
Michelle Dunne, MSN, APRN, FNP
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Program Director 31 1 ,2 14, 3
IMPORTANT DATES E R 3 Y 202
michelle.dunne@va.gov
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Application Deadline: January 31, 2023 VE NU BR LY
(702) 499-4484; 702-544-0136-personal NO JA FE JU
Interviews: Begin on February 14, 2023
Program start date: July 31, 2023 Application Application Interviews Residency
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PHOTO CREDITS
Cover: Ryan Haffey on Unsplash
Page 4- female provider: Eben Kassaye on Unsplash
Page 6- rocks: Alexandra Tran on Unsplash
Page 8- female provider: Centers for Disease Control
Page 8- American Flag: Paul Weaver on Unsplash
Page 8- road: Jakob Owens on Unsplash
Page 9- female provider: Centers for Disease Control
Page 10- brain model: Robina Weemeijer on Unsplash
Page 11- building: Mariola Grobelska On Unsplash
Page 11- Lake Mead- Benoit Debaix on Unsplash
Page 11- Hoover Dam: Clay Banks on Unsplash
Page 11- male counselor: National Institute of Mental Health
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