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Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Residency Program
Program Overview
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center (BNHC) is proud to introduce its Post‑Graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care Residency Program, launching in Fall 2026. This grant‑funded, full‑time residency was created in recognition of the growing complexity of primary care, and the essential role Nurse Practitioners play in closing the primary care provider gap.
Designed for newly graduated Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) and Adult‑Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs), this program provides a structured, supportive transition from graduate education to independent clinical practice.
Program Structure
- Twelve (12) months of full‑time, paid postgraduate residency training
- Twelve (12) additional months of full‑time service employment at BNHC
- Salary and benefits provided in accordance with organizational policy and grant requirements
- Structured clinical mentorship and supervised primary care practice
- Opportunity for permanent employment as a Staff Nurse Practitioner
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness programs, where applicable
Participation in the full two‑year employment commitment is a condition of program eligibility.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:
- Commitment to two (2) years of full‑time employment, including the residency year and the required service obligation
- Graduation from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult‑Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) program by May 2026, including completion of all required clinical training
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other non‑citizen status permitting permanent employment authorization in the United States
- Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible
- Ability to successfully complete credentialing and privileging requirements prior to the start of clinical practice
- Willingness to comply with all grant requirements, including the collection and reporting of demographic and program‑related data, as required by the funding source
Application Checklist (Required)
All applicants must submit the following materials as part of a complete application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
1. Letter of Recommendation
Applicants must provide two (2) letters of recommendation from a graduate program professor, graduate clinical preceptor, or Registered Nurse employer.
The letter must clearly address:
- The professional capacity in which the recommender worked with the applicant
- The applicant’s clinical competence and critical thinking skills
- Professionalism, reliability, and readiness for independent Nurse Practitioner practice
- Letters of recommendation may be emailed directly to: BNHCresidency@bnhc.org
2. Written Essay (500 Words Maximum)
Applicants must submit two (2) written essays, not to exceed 500 words total, typed in 12‑point font, addressing the following prompts:
- Service to Underserved or Diverse Populations
Reflect on an experience working with an underserved and/or diverse population and describe how this experience has prepared you to practice at Brockton Neighborhood Health Center. - Clinical Reasoning and Complex Patient Care
Describe a complex patient you have managed. Discuss your clinical reasoning, including assessment, decision‑making, and management considerations.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with applicable grant and employment regulations.
Salary : $107,000