What is the Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care role at Veterans Health Administration like?

I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care position at Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ms.Smith

What position is available at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Syracuse, New York?

Ms.Smith

They’re looking for a Nurse Practitioner to provide care for veterans at the Syracuse VAMC.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this Nurse Practitioner position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this role ranges from $111,606 to $153,621.

Dr.Job

What are the educational requirements for this Nurse Practitioner role?

Ms.Smith

You’ll need a post-master’s certificate or a master’s or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner, and you must have graduated from an accredited nursing school.

Dr.Job

What if someone graduated from a foreign nursing program?

Ms.Smith

If you graduated from a foreign school, you’ll need to have your nurse practitioner degree equivalency validated by an agency recognized for that purpose.

Dr.Job

What kind of license do Nurse Practitioners need to have?

Ms.Smith

All Nurse Practitioners must have an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith

Job & Company Information

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Salary: $111606-$153621
Industry: IT / Technology
Location: Syracuse, New York
Posted on: 12/02/2025