ThriveAP+: New Nurse Practitioner Residency Timeline | ThriveAP

If you haven’t yet heard of ThriveAP+, the program is essentially ThriveAP’s version of a nurse practitioner residency. ThriveAP+ matches new grads and less experienced NPs with facilities serving medically underserved populations across the country. This fall, our inaugural ThriveAP class members will each head off to to start practicing in their sites, from South Carolina to California and everywhere in between. If you’re interested in the possibility of participating in ThriveAP+, we’ve got good news for you.

ThriveAP+welcomes nurse practitioners of all levels of experience. The program is especially designed with new grad NPs in mind. As a nurse practitioner myself, I experienced the frustration that comes along with jumping from clinical preceptorships into the responsibility of full-fledged practice. ThriveAP gives nurse practitioners a more comfortable, calculated transition to practice – with a purpose!

Application season for ThriveAP’s 2017 class has officially begun. Here at ThriveAP HQ, we’re been thrilled to have already received applications from nurse practitioners across the country. Given the number of NPs applying to ThriveAP+, and the variety of nurse practitioner program graduation dates, we’ve decided to add a second ThriveAP+ class in 2017. This way, whether you’re an NP student graduating in December, May, or August, you can start ThriveAP+ at a time most convenient for you. Here are the application timelines for 2017’s two ThriveAP+ residency classes. 

Timeline for April 2017 Start

October 1, 2016

• Early application deadline.
• Applicants submitting required materials by this date have a greater likelihood of matching with a site in their preferred location and practice setting.

December 1, 2016

• Final application deadline.
• Completed ThriveAP+ applications due for April 2017 start.

November 2016-February 2017

• Initial phone interviews, matching process, site interviews scheduled. The timing of this process depends on when your application is received, your graduation date, and the needs of sites you match with.

January-March 2017

• Final acceptance and matching decisions made.
• The timing of this process depends on when your application is received, your graduation date, and the needs of sites you match with. Some participants may also begin their ThriveAP experience during this time, prior to the kickoff.

April 13-14, 2017 

• ThriveAP+ kickoff in Nashville, TN!

April 24th, 2017 

• ThriveAP weekly programming begins, all participants on site.

Timeline for October 2017 Start

January 1, 2017 

• Early application deadline.
• Applicants submitting required materials by this date have a greater likelihood of matching with a site in their preferred location and practice setting.

March 31, 2017 

• Final application deadline.
• Completed ThriveAP+ applications due for April 2017 start.

March-June 2017

• Initial phone interviews, matching process, site interviews scheduled.
• The timing of this process depends on when your application is received, your graduation date, and the needs of sites you match with.

May-July 2017

• Final acceptance and matching decisions made.
• The timing of this process depends on when your application is received, your graduation date, and the needs of sites you match with. Some participants may also begin their ThriveAP experience during this time, prior to the kickoff.

September 14-15, 2017

• ThriveAP+ kickoff in Nashville, TN!

October 2, 2017 

• ThriveAP weekly programming begins, all participants on site.

Nurse practitioners participating in ThriveAP+ must be fully certified and licensed (or close to it!) by the date of the kickoff for their class. Current nurse practitioner students are welcome to apply! Click below for your ThriveAP Overview Packet or to complete your ThriveAP+ Online Application.