VA Nursing Academic Partnership (VANAP) Transition-to-Practice Program
at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Nursing Academic Partnership (VANAP) Transition-to-Practice Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers nurse residency programs at VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) nationwide through the VA Nursing Academic Partnership (VANAP) initiative. These programs support new graduate RNs in transitioning to professional practice while serving Veterans.
Program Features
- Available at VAMCs across the United States
- 12-month structured transition-to-practice curriculum
- Dedicated preceptor support
- Monthly educational seminars
- Focus on Veterans' health and VA-specific clinical competencies
- Competitive salary and federal benefits
Specialty Tracks
- Medical-Surgical
- Critical Care
- Mental Health/Psychiatry
- Primary Care/Ambulatory
- Emergency
- Geriatrics/Long-Term Care
About this program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is a nurse residency program in Washington, District of Columbia. In our directory it is one of 3 nurse residency programs in District of Columbia and one of 919 with a medical-surgical focus. It is listed as a 12-month program. To weigh this program against others, see our guides on choosing a residency and how to get in.
About this listing: Sourced from health system scrape. Last updated 2026-05-02.