The APRN Residency Class of 2024 has been filled. We are still accepting applications for our waitlist. Applicants on the waitlist will be contacted in the event a residency position is vacated.
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If you have any questions about applying, please email us at aprnresidency@elrio.org.

APRN Program Curriculum & FAQS

Our application cycle for the 2023-2024 program is open. If you have any questions, please email us at aprnresidency@elrio.org.

To apply you will be directed to a synced website which will allow you to apply via an online application. You will be required to submit the following:

  • Name, Phone Number, Email, Program, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Personal Statement and three Letters of Recommendation.
    • Personal statements should include why you want to practice in community health; why you are choosing a residency program, and any impactful experiences pertinent that led you to pursue a career as a family nurse practitioner.
    • Letters of Recommendation are required to be submitted in pdf form and uploaded within the online application. One letter should be from an academic instructor; one letter should be from a clinical preceptor, and one letter should be a professional reference.
  • Selected candidates will be invited to interview in February.

• Recent graduates (Graduation dates between Spring 2022 – Spring 2023) from an accredited Masters or DNP program

• Licensed (AZ. APRN)

• Credentialed (FNP-C, FNP-BC) or license/credential-eligible as FNP

• Please note: Licensing and credentialing does not need to be active at the time of application, however, it must be in place prior to the start of the program in September including the following licenses; APRN, DEA and AZ. controlled substance

• Desire to provide care to medically underserved populations in Arizona

• Desire to practice as a primary care provider in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) upon completion of the residency

• Bilingual preferred but not required

• The residency is a $77,000 salaried position with full benefits

• A two-year post-residency commitment is required pending successful completion of the residency and company vacancies

• Post residency salary at current fair market rate

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