2026.02.15

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) – Mental Health position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What’s the salary range for the Advanced Practice Nurse position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this role ranges from $125,774 to $197,382.

Dr.Job

Is there any support for student loan repayment for this position?

Ms.Smith

Yes, this job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which can help with student loan payments.

Dr.Job

What are the educational requirements for this Nurse Practitioner role?

Ms.Smith

You’ll need either a post-master’s certificate or a master’s or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited nursing school.

Dr.Job

Do I need a license to apply for this position?

Ms.Smith

Absolutely! You must have an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the U.S. or D.C.

Dr.Job

What if I graduated from a nursing school outside the U.S.?

Ms.Smith

If you graduated from a foreign nursing school, you’ll need to have your nurse practitioner degree evaluated for equivalency by an approved agency.

Dr.Job

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

Ms.Smith