nurse practitioner

For physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, working at VA means getting more from your work in primary care than just a paycheck.

Nurse practitioner patient: “She takes all her patients concerns seriously and gives them the best care, like she is giving it to one of her loved ones.”

There are numerous reasons why you should consider bringing your primary care career to VA. See what our experts rank as the biggest benefits you’ll find here.

Nurse travels to geriatric Veterans’ homes to provide care and is also the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis program manager.

Dr. Holly Martin, Doctor of Nursing Practice, family nurse practitioner, recently retired from a 22-year career of advocacy for equitable compensation for nurses and serving Veterans.

This Nurse Practitioner Week, VA recognizes World War II Veteran Dr. Loretta C. Ford, co-founder of the nurse practitioner profession.

Nurse executive La Tara Miller volunteered more than 300 hours providing COVID-19 relief in her community. “I felt like I had to do something. Nurse practitioner or nurse executive, I’m always a nurse.”

Southern Colorado home-based primary care team sees patients in their homes. “We see them so often they don’t have to go to the hospital or the emergency room. We’re able to keep them in their home.”

VA’s nurse residency program helps newly licensed nurses get ready to address the unique health care needs of Veterans.

Nurse practitioner Emily Comstock and registered nurse Yolanda Flores have been recognized as “Star Nurses” by The Washington Post and American Nursing Association.

Technology is a powerful tool for improving Veterans’ health care plans. Read how Kimberly Braswell, a cardiology nurse in Florida, is using smart watches to help Veterans monitor their own health.

Melissa Fadipe, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, a nurse practitioner at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, is the recipient of the 2019 Magnet Nurse of the Year Award for Transformational Leadership.