Nurse
Practitioner
Fellowship
Mission Statement
To refine a nurse practitioner’s proficiency and clinical skills through clinical supervision, preceptorship, and didactic information while providing healthcare to economically and medically vulnerable populations regardless of the patient’s ability to pay or insurance status.
Overview
This paid fellowship program is a 12-month postgraduate transition-to-practice fellowship designed for Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) who have, or will have, graduated from a FNP program, or Physician Assistants who have, or will have graduated from a PA program. The NP/PA fellowship program is designed for a new FNP or PA transitioning into clinical practice.
Our program is based within the seven St. Thomas Community Health Centers located in New Orleans and on the West bank. St. Thomas CHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which addresses the health care needs of an underserved population.
This NP Fellowship program is designed for a new FNP transitioning into clinical practice. The program offers a structured curriculum which includes on-site didactic teaching along with active clinical experiences and training. The focus is strictly on an outpatient clinical experience providing primary care to patients of all ages.
Clinical Experiences
Some examples of the clinical rotations will include the following areas (listed alphabetically):
- Cardiology
- Family Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Disease (including HIV, hepatitis, etc.)
- Optometry
- Rheumatology
- Social Services
- Pulmonology
- Psychiatry
- Women’s Health
Program Outcomes
1. Upon completion of the NP fellowship program, the NP will demonstrate a higher level of clinical acumen and more comprehensive knowledge in treating and diagnosing patients’ diseases and ailments.
2. Accept employment within the St. Thomas Community Health Care Centers
Admission Requirements for NP
- A full and unrestricted Louisiana nursing license
- 3-5 years clinical nursing experience
- Satisfactory completion of a NP program
Admission Requirements for PA
- Satisfactory completion of PA program (or currently in a PA program in good standing)
We will begin accepting applications on September 1st, 2023. All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted via email to us by the deadline of November 15th, 2023.
For Question or concerns about the St. Thomas Community Health Center Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program, please email us at npfellowship@stthomaschc.org
Application Deadline: November 15th, 2023
