In response to the urgent need for skilled healthcare providers and the ongoing challenges of healthcare recruitment and retention, Primary Health Network (PHN) proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking CRNP Residency Program. This initiative is designed to address the primary care provider shortage while enhancing health outcomes in underserved communities by immersing new Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) in the mission-driven environment of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

The CRNP Residency Program at PHN aims to enrich newly licensed CRNPs by equipping them with the skills and confidence necessary to excel in a collaborative, interprofessional setting. Through a comprehensive and hands-on approach, the program focuses on clinical complexity, evidence-based decision making, patient safety, and compassionate care, all while supporting the unique needs of community health centers.

“By establishing this residency program, our goal is to not only address the pressing need for qualified primary care providers but also to deeply integrate our residents into the ethos of community health,” said Dr. Angela Hogue, Chief Medical Officer at PHN.

The residency, running from September 2025 to August 2026, will select residents annually. The one-year salaried residency will be followed by continued employment at PHN.

Compensation during the residency is competitive, with a significant increase in salary upon completion.

For more information and to apply, visit: primary-health.net/crnp-program/

This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s October 2024 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.