NP Residency Program
Nurse Practitioner Residency Program
Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. (CFMC) is pleased to offer Kentucky’s first Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program. This groundbreaking program offers advanced, hands-on training to address the clinical complexities of family practice.
On January 9, 2025, CFMC achieved a significant milestone by receiving a three-year programmatic accreditation from the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers. This recognition underscores our dedication to excellence, quality care, and measurable outcomes in postgraduate training for nurse practitioners.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this accomplishment. Together, we are shaping the future of advanced nursing practice.
We look forward to welcoming Family Nurse Practitioners to our residency program and supporting them in their journey toward professional growth and exceptional patient care!
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CFMC APRN Residency Program Mission:
To provide a formalized, intensive training experience focused on the development of confidence and competence in integrated community-based settings.
Residency Program Goals:
- Support the expansion or enhancement of primary care NP residency programs.
- Increase the number of new primary care, behavioral health, and maternal health NPs serving in rural, underserved community-based settings.
- Integrate behavioral health and maternal health care into community-based primary care NP residency programs.
Program Structure
12-month (beginning in October), full-time residency with a four-phase curriculum model with 80% experiential and 20% didactic learning activities. The model consists of a continuity primary care clinic and multiple rotations to a wide variety of specialty clinics including OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Internal Medicine, Substance Use Disorder, and School-Based Health.
Didactic sessions provide a variety of academic/learning activities, classes, and pre/post-clinical conferences for experiential learning and evaluation.
Additionally, residents will participate in quality improvement, population-based health, and COVID response.
Program Eligibility
Program applicants must be:
- A graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (accredited by CCNE or ACEN or a recognized accrediting organization) who has earned either a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice.
- Board certified (ANCC or AANP) and licensed eligible as APRN in Kentucky
- Have obtained a certification or license to practice no longer than 18 months before the start of the residency program
- Be a United States Citizen, non-citizen national, or foreign national who possesses a visa
- Agreeable to be a full-time participant for 12 full months
Benefits and Salary
CFMC is an equal opportunity employer with competitive salary ranges across multiple professional designations. Salary will be discussed during the interview process.
We provide all eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health including:
- Medical (PPO and HSA)
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness
- Cancer
- Accident
- Whole Life
- 401(k) – 6% match
- PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays
Provider Testimonials:
"The residency program has allowed me to work in many specialty areas and gain more knowledge and skill in those areas. I appreciate the mentors at each clinic and their willingness to teach and answer any questions I may have."
Sarah Lay, MSN, APRN, FNP-CPreceptor 
"Primary care shortages are prevalent in most counties in Kentucky and the need for well-trained primary care clinicians escalates annually. Taking on a typical patient load as a new graduate is overwhelming and without preparedness this sense of overwhelm can contribute to early clinician burnout or poor retention. Cumberland Family Medical Center’s Residency Program provides the opportunity for new Nurse Practitioners to master the hard skills of analyzing health data, meeting chart requirements, and navigating computer systems among numerous primary care settings. This vital training allows their soft skills to shine through and elevates the quality of patient care. The program includes additional didactic training and clinical feedback, further improving their clinical skills and preparedness. I’m glad to be a small part of this program and look forward to its continued success."
Elizabeth “Fizzy” Ramsey, PA-CPreceptor 
"The Nurse Practitioner Residency Program allows new NP's the opportunity to sharpen their skills in specialty rotations. Some health care providers graduate having never had the opportunity to perform a pelvic exam, breast exam, or pap smear. The residency program specialty rotations give them an opportunity to develop skills that may be expected of them in rural health settings."
Juanita “Buffy” House, APRNPreceptor 
"This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge base, learn and fine tune new skills, and most of all, develop the confidence necessary for autonomous practice."
Alison Claunch, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CENPreceptor 
"There is a clear national need to help nurse practitioners transition to practice. Especially in rural areas, opportunities for support can be limited. The opportunity offered here allows novice NPs to develop their skills and confidence in a methodical way. Just knowing that someone is there if you have questions can be a game changer."
Molly B. O’Neal, DNP, APRNPreceptor 
"The Nurse Practitioner Residency program is a wonderful opportunity for any new NP. I wish I had the opportunity when I graduated. We have enjoyed having a Resident in our office. They have been an asset to our practice. The program is very well organized with the Residents getting a good foundation of primary care while also experiencing all the specialties that Family Medical Center offers."
Jamie Blakeman, APRNPreceptor 
"I have enjoyed being a part of this residency program. I feel it truly benefits new Nurse Practitioners. The way it incorporates seeing patients along with additional resources to expand skill sets is fantastic. It helps take a lot of fear and stress away so they can focus on providing the best patient care all while developing their confidence. I'm so excited for everyone that gets to be a part of this program."
Emily Goodlett, APRNPreceptor 
"I have learned so much during my residency. My mentors have been incredibly supportive and helpful with any questions I had. I have had the opportunity to learn and perform skills I was not exposed to during my clinicals, such as suturing, which gave me more confidence in my practice. The didactic sessions extend learning on information gained during the NP program, such as reading EKGs, antibiotic stewardship, etc. The Nurse Practitioner Residency Program should be implemented across the state to improve the confidence of all new NPs. I am thankful for the opportunity to participate in Cumberland Family Medical's, and Kentucky's, first Nurse Practitioner Residency Program."
Amanda England, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCPreceptor 
"The residency program has helped me bridge the gap between student and experienced provider. The program places an emphasis on personal mentorship, didactic learning opportunities, and hands-on experience in clinics serving patients across their lifespan. Being a Nurse Practitioner Resident with CFMC has given me the confidence and skills necessary to provide high quality care to any patient that I encounter."
Cassie South Jessie, MSN, APRNPreceptor 
"The residency program has allowed me to work in many specialty areas and gain more knowledge and skill in those areas. I appreciate the mentors at each clinic and their willingness to teach and answer any questions I may have."
Sarah Lay, MSN, APRN, FNP-CPreceptor
"Primary care shortages are prevalent in most counties in Kentucky and the need for well-trained primary care clinicians escalates annually. Taking on a typical patient load as a new graduate is overwhelming and without preparedness this sense of overwhelm can contribute to early clinician burnout or poor retention. Cumberland Family Medical Center’s Residency Program provides the opportunity for new Nurse Practitioners to master the hard skills of analyzing health data, meeting chart requirements, and navigating computer systems among numerous primary care settings. This vital training allows their soft skills to shine through and elevates the quality of patient care. The program includes additional didactic training and clinical feedback, further improving their clinical skills and preparedness. I’m glad to be a small part of this program and look forward to its continued success."
Elizabeth “Fizzy” Ramsey, PA-CPreceptor
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you require official academic transcripts? How should I submit the transcript?
- Unofficial academic transcripts are acceptable, but we may request an official academic transcript to be mailed at a later date. Transcripts can be submitted with your application.
- I do not graduate until after the application deadline but before the program starts. Can I still apply?
- There may be options to schedule your Nurse Practitioner Licensing exams early to allow you to have an active Kentucky State RN and APRN license prior to the start of the program. Situations like this will be considered at the discretion of the application review team.
- When does the application cycle open?
- Applications will be accepted starting May 1 and will close on July 1 for the following cohort year, beginning in October.
There will be no exceptions after the application deadline.
- How long after I submit my application should I expect to hear back?
- The application deadline is July 1st; Interviews will begin in August. You can expect to receive an email pertaining to your application before October.
- What is the starting salary for this position?
- Cumberland Family Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer with competitive salary ranges across multiple professional designations. Salary will be discussed during the interview process.
- How many residents are offered a position in the residency program each year?
- Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program is a very robust, competitive program. Only 6 residents will be accepted into the program each year.
- What is the location of the residency program?
- Clinical location placements are determined based upon each Resident’s home location. Specialty clinic rotations will vary on the specialty and resident’s location. Please see the “Locations” tab to view a list of all CFMC’s sites.
Program Staff
Kirsten Barnes
Program Director
Office: 270-858-6655 x3341
kbarnes@cfmcky.com
Sara Overly
Program Coordinator
Office: 270-858-6655 x3397
soverly@cfmcky.com
Tiffany McMinoway, DNP, APRN
Assistant Medical Director/APRN Clinical Residency Director
Office: 270-858-6655 x2331
tmcminoway@cfmcky.com
Benefits of Nurse Practitioner Residency Programs
- While all NPs graduate prepared and competent enough to provide entry-level practice, we recognized that there are few “entry-level” patients in our underserved communities.1
- 77.5% of newly graduated NPs reported they would like to have the opportunity to participate in a Post Graduate Residency Program if one were available to them.1
- Data analyzed from the US Health Resources and Services Administration 2018 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses demonstrated primary care nurse practitioners with residency training were more likely to report enhanced confidence in independent roles, greater practice autonomy, improved team collaboration, increased job satisfaction, and decreased intent to leave than those without residency training.2
- In 2016, the IOM/NAM reaffirmed their recommendation that all new NPs participate in a residency program.3
References
- Faraz, A. (2015) Factors influencing the successful transition and turnover intention of the novice nurse practitioners in the primary care workforce. (Publication No. 3663512)[Doctoral Dissertation, Yale University]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
- Park, J, Faraz, C., Asefeh, P., & Pittman, P. (2022). Effects of completing a postgraduate residency or fellowship program on primary care nurse practitioners’ transition to practice. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 34(1), 32-41. doi: 10.1097/JXX.000000000000056
- Institute of Medicine/National Academy of Medicine. Assessing Progress of the Institute of Medicine Report the Future of Nursing. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press; 2016
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