Nurse Corps encourages new graduates to pursue a residency prior to fulfilling their service commitment.
What residencies are eligible?
You may request a deferment of your service commitment to complete a post-graduation training (PGT) residency, if it meets the following criteria:
- In the discipline and specialty for which funding was awarded
- Duration of 18 months or less
- It starts within six months of graduation date
- In an accredited Registered Nurse/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (RN/APRN) residency program. Examples of accredited residency programs include:
How do I submit my PGT request?
You must request approval from Nurse Corps before you start your residency.
To request approval in My BHW, select “Postgraduate Training Request” found under the “My Activities” tab.
What documents must be included in the request?
With your request, attach:
- Acceptance letter which includes:
- Name of training program
- Signature of training point of contact
- Physical address of training program
- Start and end dates of the training program
- Documentation detailing the training program description e.g., brochure, introductory materials, or screenshots from the training program website.
How long is the service deferment?
You must start your service commitment within three months of the residency end date.
Does my residency count towards my service commitment?
It depends on your licensure type and your residency. See the chart below to determine if your residency counts towards your service commitment.
| Residency Site | APRN | RN |
|---|---|---|
| Non-accredited residency at ineligible service site | Ineligible for service credit and PGT deferment | Ineligible for service credit and PGT deferment |
| Non-accredited residency at eligible service site | Eligible for service credit, and do not submit a PGT request | Eligible for service credit, do not submit a PGT request |
| Accredited residency at eligible service site | Defer service, submit a PGT request | Defer service, submit a PGT request |
| Accredited residency at non-eligible service site | Defer service, submit a PGT request | Defer service, submit a PGT request |