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Topic: Nursing

A team of primary care professionals outside a VA facility.

VA’s primary care positives: what you need to know

Primary care at VA offers numerous possibilities for professional satisfaction. See what some of our experts have to say about working at VA.

Read more VA’s primary care positives: what you need to know

A female nurse assists at the bedside of a Veteran patient.

Find the path to a rewarding career as a VA nurse

A quote from combat medic, intermediate care technician, and VA nurse Charles Turner.

From intermediate care technician to nurse: Charles Turner

The Rural Scholars Fellowship is an outstanding opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and professional networks you need to become a leader in rural health care at VA.

Learn to excel through VA’s Rural Scholars Fellowship

Primary care practitioners — physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and more — work to deliver high-quality care to Veterans nationwide.

Take pride in your primary care career and work at VA

For upcoming nurses, VA-STEP offers a pathway to an exciting clinical career with VA, providing training and a path to serving Veterans.

Begin the journey of a lifetime with VA-STEP

Your work as a VA nurse is more than just a job, but as you care for Veterans, you can find many ways to pursue professional fulfillment.

Build the career you desire as a nurse at VA

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