We are currently accepting applications now through APRIL
29, 2016 for the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program at the VA
Boston Healthcare System.
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Residency (PMH-NPRP) is partnered with the Boston College William F. Connell
School of Nursing. The VA Boston Healthcare System (BHS) and William F. Connell
School of Nursing support evidence-based nursing education, research, and
practice. Together, we foster a supportive learning environment for academic,
professional, and personal success.
The PMH-NPRP is a 12-month program designed to
provide clinical and academic experiences for new graduate Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (MHNP) transitioning into the professional role of MHNP.
Program Structure
This is a 12-month residency.
Clinical rotations are supplemented with didactic sessions, Grand Rounds,
Journal Club and other learning experiences.
The program includes integrated didactic sessions weekly with the Harvard South
Shore Residency Training Program.
Clinical Rotations: Inpatient Psychiatry; Outpatient Psychiatry; Addiction Psychiatry;
Psychiatric Emergency; Medicine; Geropsychiatry; Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison
Team; and Homeless Outreach Program.
Residents are assigned a mentor to act as a resource and provide support as
they transition to autonomous and competent mental health nurse practitioners.
Upon successful completion of the residency, a certificate of completion is
awarded.
Candidates
who successfully complete the residency training program will be given the
opportunity to apply to available vacancies at the VA BHS.
Applicant
Qualifications
U.S Citizens
Graduate of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited psychiatric
nurse practitioner programs.
Recent graduate within the past 12 months.
Hold a Master’s degree or Doctorate and be licensed, nationally board certified
through the ANCC and credential as a nurse practitioner with a specialty in
Psychiatric-Mental Health.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Background & Security Investigation required.
Pass pre-trainee physical examination.
Random Drug Testing required
Submit completed application
requirements to: Nurse Recruiter
VA
Boston Healthcare System
940
Belmont Street (118)
Brockton,
MA 02301
or
FAX: 774-826-1115
or
E-mail:
BostonVANurse@va.gov and CC: sherley.belizaire@va.gov
Hard
copy of application postmarked no later than APRIL 29, 2016
Application
Requirements
Curriculum vitae
Official graduate school transcripts in a sealed envelope.
Personal Statement: What personal, professional, educational and clinical
experiences have led you to choose nursing as a profession, and the role of a
mental health nurse practitioner as a specialty practice? What are your
aspirations for a Residency program? Please comment upon your vision and planning
for your short and long-term career development. Maximum: two (2) pages
Three (3) letters of recommendation: (one must be from faculty member or
graduate program); in sealed envelopes or emailed directly from the individual
writing
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 29, 2016
Accepting applications now
through April 29, 2016
RESIDENCY START
DATE: JULY 2016
Any questions
please contact:
Dr. Sherley Belizaire ,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Program Director
Phone: 774-826-3411
E-mail:
sherley.belizaire@va.gov