Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency

Altoona VA Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency (PB-RNR)

Join the exceptional team at the Altoona VA!

 The PB-RNR Residency Program is a comprehensive 12-monthsupportive program for new graduates. The residency helps recent nurse graduates transition from the classroom to clinical practice. The program is an opportunity for graduates to hone critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making skills. Residents have opportunities to spend time on several different clinical units throughout the facility, attend weekly engaging didactic sessions, complete an evidence-based practice/quality improvement project and learn about veteran-centric healthcare while providing care to our nation’s Veterans!

The PB-RNR residents receive a salary, vacation and sick time and are eligible for healthcare benefits. 

Fall cohort starts 8/24/26.

Eligibility:

1. Be a recent graduate (within 12 months) of a BSN or master’s level entry to practice program accredited by CCNE or ACEN. 
2.  Possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, prior to the start of the PB-RNR program. 
3.  Be a citizen of the United States. 
4. Be serving in their first Registered Nurse role.

Application Process:

You will need the following:

1. Cover letter to include your interest in the residency program
2. Resume 
3. VA Application Form 10-2850D

(link 10-2850d (va.gov) Application for Health Trainees)

1. Two letters of recommendation written on official letterhead                                                      (1) from a nursing school faculty
2. from a clinical faculty or, from a current or previous work manager[MDL1]                              
3. School transcripts (may be unofficial)
4. If you are a Veteran, Form DD214

Submit completed application packet to laura.litzinger@va.gov 

For additional information contact: Laura Litzinger DNP, RN, NPD-BC; Residency Program Director @ laura.litzinger@va.gov or Beth Bradley MSN, RN Nurse Recruiter @ beth.bradley@va.gov

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