Application Deadline: Veterans Affairs Learning Opportunities Residency

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) is currently recruiting student nurses for the Department of Veterans Affairs Learning Opportunities Residency (VALOR) program beginning May of 2017.

• Have completed the final semester or quarter of the junior year in a Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing accredited baccalaureate or generic equivalent nursing program.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (official transcript must be provided).
• Students must be able to complete 400 hours during the summer and may continue during their senior academic year on a part-time basis to complete a maximum of 800 hours as a Nursing VALOR student at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
• Be a United States citizen and meet physical examination standards at the time of entry into the VALOR program.
• Not have a service obligation to any Federal, state, or private institution. Recipients of any Federal scholarships are ineligible for the Nursing VALOR program.

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and application to the Program Director by February 17, 2017 or sooner. Patient Care Service (30), VAAAHS, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI  48105, Attention: Pamela Weber, MS, RN (118)
• The Dean/Director of the school of nursing must submit a letter of nomination and recommendation by COB February 17, 2017, to Pamela Weber, MS, RN, Associate Chief Nurse of Education/Director of Simulation Center. The letter should include the following: verification of enrollment as a full-time student (as defined by the school); projected successful completion of the junior year by May 2017 and anticipated graduation within 1-year after entry into the Nursing VALOR program.
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cynthia Golden, Central Education Technician, at 734-222-4242.