Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

Academic partner: University of California – San Francisco, School of Nursing

The VA Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) Nurse Practitioner Residency (NPR) program is one of VA’s premier education and training programs designed to prepare the next generation of well-rounded, highly skilled Nurse Practitioners (NPs). The VA OAA NPR is a bridge from strong academic foundations to clinical practice with an aim to develop competent and confident NPs equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully practice in today’s complex, fast-paced health care environment. An unparalleled 12-months VA OAA NP residency focuses on the advancement of clinical, leadership, and scholarship skills