Nursing internships and va-step | veterans affairs

VA-STEP VA-STEP serves as a first step to gain employment with the VA after graduation and licensure. The student is employed as a trainee earning a salary while they learn to develop

understanding, confidence and competencies in the care of our nations Veterans at a local VA facility under the supervision of a mentor. VA-STEP ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS * U.S. citizens by birth

or naturalization (U.S. Veterans are considered first among all equally qualified candidates). * Current nursing students who have completed or are within one semester of completing the

junior year of their bachelor's degree program from a nationally accredited school for Nursing Sciences with a CCNE or ACEN Accreditation. * Be willing to undergo a background /

suitability investigation. * Be willing to come work for the VA after graduation. * Students will need to be available to work 400 hours prior to graduation from their education program. *

Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on 4.00 scale * Not obligated to work somewhere outside the VA after graduation. * Currently in Good Academic Standing (as defined by the school the student is

attending) leading to graduation and NCLEX certification. HOW TO APPLY FOR VA-STEP WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 VA-STEP COHORT THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2024. Learn more

and apply at the VA application management system. KIMLYN MCVAY, RN Staff Educator/Nursing Professional Development Specialist, VALOR Program Manager, Education Department VA Medical Center

One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 BRAD ELY, RN Assistant Chief Nurse, VALOR Program, Education Department VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 RN TRANSITION TO

PRACTICE RN TRANSITION TO PRACTICE (RNTTP) Are you a recent or anticipated graduate of an ACEN or CCNE-accredited associate, baccalaureate, or master’s entry into nursing practice degree

program. If so, the Minneapolis VA RNTTP residency program was made for you! RNTTP residency is a 12-month program designed to support newly licensed RN employees (in first RN role and/or

less than 1 year of licensed RN experience) through the transition from novice new-graduates to confident and competent nurse professionals. Learn more. The MVAHCS RNTTP program is seeking

accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. More information can be found at: https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation Subscribe for updates about VA Nursing TTP

opportunities and events. STAR THORSON, MSN, RNC-OB RNTTP Residency Program Coordinator [email protected]