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Topic: Nursing

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

Find the path to a rewarding career as a VA nurse

Being a nurse at VA is part career, part calling, but we make it easy to find a path to a fulfilling future serving Veterans. Learn more.

Read more 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

Imaging technicians are among the jobs that are open to the public at VA

No federal experience needed: 13 incredible VA jobs open to the public 

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