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Applications for the CRNP Residency Program are now open and will close on February 27.
New nurse practitioners are looking toward continued support from Primary Health Network as it continues its Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Residency Program for its second consecutive year.
Primary Health Network said in a Wednesday press release that the program works to address healthcare provider shortages while maintaining recruitment and retention. The CRNP program also focuses on “improving health outcomes in underserved communities.”
Residents in the program will have a clinical framework focusing on:
· 40% Precepted Continuity Clinics: Direct hands-on experience in primary care.
· 20% Specialty Rotations: Opportunities in Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Women’s Health, Urgent Care, and Telemedicine.
· 20% Mentored Clinics: Focus on acute and episodic care with supervision.
· 20% Didactic Education: Classroom learning to reinforce clinical competencies, including lectures, case studies, and labs relevant to FQHCs.
The one-year, salaried residency will run from September 2026 until August 2027; two residents are accepted annually. Employment at Primary Health Network immediately follows the CRNP program.
Throughout the program, the residents will be connected with other new nurse practitioners nationwide. They will also have the opportunity to participate in “Project ECHO” which Primary Health Network describes as “an evidence-based, case-learning model that enhances preparation for complex healthcare scenarios through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of specialists.”
“By equipping and empowering students with the necessary tools and resources to excel in a collaborative healthcare setting, we can enhance our ability to support the unique needs of the communities we serve,” the statement from Primary Health reads.
Applications for the CRNP Residency Program are now open and will close on February 27.
The application process involves online submissions, phone screenings, onsite interviews and final selections. In order to apply, candidates are required to submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
Any Family Nurse Practitioners who completed their program after August 2025 and are licensed in Pennsylvania and Ohio are eligible for the residency.
Primary Health Network added that the relaunch of the program represents their commitment to “investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals” and “stronger, healthier communities for all.”
More information about the program can be found on Primary Health’s website.