Nurse Practitioner Residency Program
Preparing the Next Generation of Nurse Practitioner Leaders
In 2023, Sam Rodgers launched Missouri’s first Nurse Practitioner Residency Program at a federally qualified health center. This accredited program prepares nurse practitioners to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care through hands-on training in pediatrics, women’s health, adult primary care, behavioral health, and other specialty areas.
Nurse Practitioner Residents gain valuable hands-on clinical experience while working alongside experienced mentors and interdisciplinary care teams. Through the care of a diverse patient population, residents build the clinical expertise, confidence, and leadership skills necessary to address the complex healthcare needs of our communities.
The program emphasizes innovation, health equity, and patient-centered approaches to care while deepening residents’ understanding of the social determinants of health and the critical role they play in shaping health outcomes and overall well-being.
By investing in the next generation of nurse practitioners, Sam Rodgers strengthens the region’s healthcare workforce and prepares residents to make a lasting difference in the lives of their patients and community.
Now Accepting Applications
If you meet the qualifications below and are ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply for the Nurse Practitioner Residency Program.
Our Mission
Our mission is to equip, educate, and support newly graduated nurse practitioners through intensive and comprehensive training experiences that create high-quality providers competent in complex and compassionate healthcare.
Our Vision
Our vision is to graduate well-rounded, expert primary care providers who deliver high-quality, compassionate, and affordable healthcare for all. We strive to enhance provider and patient satisfaction by fostering collaboration across departments, teams, individuals, and families. We aim to build future leaders and health care advocates who understand and address the unique needs of our patient population.
Program Description
The Sam Rodgers Nurse Practitioner Residency Program is an accredited 12-month postgraduate training program designed to support nurse practitioners as they transition into clinical practice. Through structured learning, hands-on clinical experience, and ongoing mentorship, residents build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide comprehensive patient care.
The program includes:
- Didactic sessions that strengthen clinical knowledge and support professional development.
- Precepted clinics where residents develop their own patient panels and gain experience delivering care with guidance from experienced clinicians
- Mentored clinics that provide focused learning and clinical experience with specific diagnoses.
- Specialty rotations that broaden residents’ understanding of specialty care beyond Sam Rodgers.
- Quality improvement training, including the development and implementation of a project aligned with each resident’s interests.
Residents receive ongoing support from residency staff, preceptors, and faculty. Partnerships with academic institutions, community health organizations, and outside specialists expand access to diverse clinical experiences and educational opportunities. Together, these experiences provide dedicated training and support for the transition into practice.
The program begins in September and concludes with graduation the following August. Applications are accepted from May through July.
Qualifications
Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Have graduated from a master’s- or doctoral-level Family Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) within the 12–18 months preceding the residency start date.
- Be entering their first nurse practitioner role.
- Have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Hold board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner by June 15.
- Hold a current, active, unrestricted Missouri nurse practitioner license before the residency begins.
Benefits
- Competitive residency salary.
- Optional enrollment in health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday pay.
- Dedicated time and financial support for continuing education.
- Hiring preference for any open positions.
- Malpractice coverage.
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Accreditation
The Sam Rodgers Nurse Practitioner Residency Program earned accreditation from the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers in 2025. This recognition reflects our commitment to high-quality postgraduate training that combines advanced clinical learning, hands-on experience, and expert mentorship to prepare nurse practitioners to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.