Family Nurse Practitioner Residency

Unity's NP Residency is for family nurse practitioners who have graduated from an accredited NP program within the last 18 months. The residency consists of a 12-month, full-time salaried position with benefits focused on primary care of high-risk populations. There is a 2-year contractual employment obligation after residency at which time your salary will increase commensurate with experience including quarterly bonuses in accordance with Unity's policies.

Application Process

What are the program requirements?

• Graduate of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program within the last 18 months of start date
• Unrestricted RN license
• Ability to work full time (40 hours/week) with annual salary of $75,000*
• Ability to provide credentialing documentation at least 8 weeks prior to start date**:

1. National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC)
2. DC APRN license
3. DEA
4. CDS

*Learn more about the average NP Residents' salaries (opens in a new page).‍

**Given the credentialing process, it is highly recommended that applicants apply and set a date for the exam no later than 3 months prior to start date.

What to include in your application

• Three letters of recommendation: one personal reference, one clinical or supervisor reference and one education reference
• Copy of transcripts
• Detailed clinical hours, location and description
• Completed application

*Spring 2024 deadline Nov 28, projected start date April 1

*Fall 2023 deadline July 7, projected start date October 2

What does the residency schedule look like?

The residency schedule is as follows: Sixty percent is continuity, 10% mentored, 20% specialty, 5% self-directed learning and 5% didactic.

See below for a sample 5-day schedule:

For more information, contact:

Amber Zaino, FNP
Nurse Practitioner Residency Director
npres@unityhealthcare.org