North Georgia Advanced Practice Program (NoGAPP) Residency is an accredited one-year residency, full-time employment commitment, that provides new family nurse practitioners (FNPs) with a structured clinical experience to enhance the transition into practice.
The program is centered at MedLink Georgia, Community Health Care Systems, Inc., and East Georgia Healthcare Center, FQHCs serving rural and underserved communities across 38 counties in East Georgia. Residents will have experiences in both adult and pediatric primary care, as well as women’s health, behavioral health, and substance abuse services.
The program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and led by the FQHC consortium and Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing with Versant providing online technology to help nurses transition into their role as an FNP.
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On June 30, 2023, the 2022-2023 NoGAPP Residents proudly received their well-deserved certificates of completion for the program. It was a remarkable year filled with growth, dedication, and excellence.
MedLink Nurse Practitioners Deanna Essig, Jennifer Wiley, Daniel Reid, Josie Freeman, and Ashay Dubose received their certificates of completion of the NoGAPP Residency Program on June 24, 2022. Their mentors at their respective facilities presented heartfelt words along with certificates of achievement. Families and friends were present to show support of their loved one’s hard work!
Vision
To develop a sustainable source of dedicated, highly-qualified nurse practitioners ready to meet the unique challenges of practice in Federally Qualified Health Centers that are motivated by clinical excellence and the desire for continuous improvement in healthcare access and delivery.
Mission
To create a comprehensive, immersive nurse practitioner residency program in the Federally Qualified Health Center setting that facilitates clinical expertise, compassionate practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional confidence, in partnership with our communities to improve the health outcomes for individuals and families.
Goals
Development of an Accredited Family Nurse Practitioner Residency program focused on rural health
Create an infrastructure and strategy for FNP workforce development to serve rural settings supported by FQHCs
Improving the healthcare access and outcomes of the under-served, rural patient
For specifics about NoGAPP and the experience you will receive as a resident, check out our Program page.