Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program

Lamprey Health Care’s strategic plan includes commitments to workforce development, building partnerships, and a focus on quality of care. The Lamprey Health Care 1-Year Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program embraces these goals in its mission to build confident and competent Nurse Practitioners and prepare them to practice in a patient-centered primary care medical home.

Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program

Lamprey Health Care’s strategic plan includes commitments to workforce development, building partnerships, and a focus on quality of care. The Lamprey Health Care 1-Year Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program embraces these goals in its mission to build confident and competent Nurse Practitioners and prepare them to practice in a patient-centered primary care medical home.

Application Information

To apply for the 2025-26 year, complete the online application.

Apply Online

Official transcripts and letters of recommendation should be mailed to:

Lamprey Health Care, NP Fellowship Program
128 Route 27
Attn: NP Fellowship Program
Raymond, NH 03077

For more information contact us at (603) 277-7357 or via email at  FellowshipInfo@lampreyhealth.org.

Program Mission, Value Statement, and Goals

Mission

To build confident and competent family nurse practitioners who will contribute to workforce needs in an integrated team-based primary care setting.

The program curriculum aligns with our mission to provide high-quality primary care to all individuals regardless of ability to pay.

Our comprehensive Fellowship Program has been developed to meet a variety of goals vital to the delivery of healthcare.

Value Statement

Lamprey Health Care promotes equity and celebrates our differences. Our commitment to inclusion across race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ZIP code, health and ability status, and experience motivates us to meet our mission every day.

To support our values, Lamprey Health Care will employ the Culturally Effective Organizations (CEOrgs) framework to guide our strategic plans and activities.

 

Goals

1
Increase Access for the
Medically Underserved

Increase access to primary care for the medically underserved population by increasing the number of primary care providers in the Community Healthcare setting of an FQHC

2
Offer a Depth, Breadth, Volume,
and Intensity of Clinical Experiences

Provide recent graduate Nurse Practitioners an opportunity to supplement skills learned in school under the guidance of an expert provider.

3
Increase Workforce
Recruitment and Retention

Increase workforce retention rate of Nurse Practitioners working in primary care, community health, and medically underserved areas.

4
Increase Providers in
Community Healthcare

Improve confidence, ability to work autonomously and therefore increase job satisfaction of Nurse Practitioners

Why Choose Lamprey Health Care?

  • Diversity

    Fellows will provide care in both rural and urban settings to an underserved population using the Patient-Centered Medical Home model. With centers in Newmarket, Raymond, and Nashua, fellows will gain experience providing care to minority patient populations including but not limited to uninsured, unhoused, immigrant, refugee, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ patients.

  • Focus on Learning

    As the oldest nonprofit community health center in New Hampshire, we offer experience in a well-established practice. For over 25 years, we have been precepting students from a variety of health professions. This includes Medical Residents, OB/GYN Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nursing, and Medical Assistants. Many of our providers have been with us for over 15 years, and are dedicated to our commitment to continuing education.

  • Integrated Programs

    Our practice is committed to an integrated model with an emphasis on care coordination. Programs integrated into our primary care setting include:

    • Behavioral health care
    • Medication assisted treatment (MAT) services
    • Chronic disease care

    We offer a valuable learning experience in an NCQA recognized Patient Centered Medical Home. The fellowship is a great opportunity to enhance clinical skills and meet the challenges of a primary care environment.

  • Regional Partnerships

    We work closely with our academic partner, the University of New Hampshire (UNH). As recipients of a competitive $3M grant from the Dept. of Health and Human Services, we’re expanding our regional partnerships. Partners include Project ECHO® in the UNH PACT program, local community mental health agencies, and nurse practitioner practices.

     

Diversity

Fellows will provide care in both rural and urban settings to an underserved population using the Patient-Centered Medical Home model. With centers in Newmarket, Raymond, and Nashua, fellows will gain experience providing care to minority patient populations including but not limited to uninsured, unhoused, immigrant, refugee, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ patients.

Focus on Learning

As the oldest nonprofit community health center in New Hampshire, we offer experience in a well-established practice. For over 25 years, we have been precepting students from a variety of health professions. This includes Medical Residents, OB/GYN Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nursing, and Medical Assistants. Many of our providers have been with us for over 15 years, and are dedicated to our commitment to continuing education.

Integrated Programs

Our practice is committed to an integrated model with an emphasis on care coordination. Programs integrated into our primary care setting include:

  • Behavioral health care
  • Medication assisted treatment (MAT) services
  • Chronic disease care

We offer a valuable learning experience in an NCQA recognized Patient Centered Medical Home. The fellowship is a great opportunity to enhance clinical skills and meet the challenges of a primary care environment.

Regional Partnerships

We work closely with our academic partner, the University of New Hampshire (UNH). As recipients of a competitive $3M grant from the Dept. of Health and Human Services, we’re expanding our regional partnerships. Partners include Project ECHO® in the UNH PACT program, local community mental health agencies, and nurse practitioner practices.

 

Accreditation

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The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers announced Lamprey Health Care’s Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program has been granted programmatic accreditation for the full period of three years, effective July 11, 2024.

Accreditation Review

The surveyors found that Lamprey Health Care’s  Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program met all eight accreditation standards. The final report includes specific recommendations and opportunities for improvement, ensuring that the program continues to evolve and enhance its offerings.

About the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers

The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers, federally recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED), is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body. Its mission is to support new and ongoing postgraduate training programs for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates, helping them achieve and maintain the highest standards of rigor and quality. This mission aligns with the broader goal of cultivating an expert healthcare workforce equipped to meet the needs of patients and society.

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Program Structure

Selected fellows will be full-time employees with benefits at Lamprey Health Care. Fellows will be certified and credentialed members of the clinical team.

The 1-Year Family Nurse Practitioner Fellowship includes:

  • Precepted continuity clinics held at our Raymond Center or Newmarket Center four days a week
  • Specialty rotations one day a week
  • Occasional mentored clinics with other providers at any of the Lamprey Health Care sites (Raymond, Newmarket, and Nashua)
  • Weekly educational session with a didactic presentation and case reviews
  • Completion of a quality improvement project
  • Participation in Project ECHO, an "all teach, all learn" model of education
  • A comprehensive evaluation process

Specialty rotations may include:

  • Adult Behavioral Health
  • Cardiology
  • Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
  • Dermatology
  • Geriatrics
  • Homelessness / Vulnerable Populations
  • Infectious Disease
  • Nutrition
  • Pediatrics
  • Podiatry
  • Orthopedics
  • Women’s Health

Rotations are subject to change.

Qualifications

Successful candidates to the Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program will:

  • Be a recent graduate from a Master’s or DNP program.
  • Be licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as an APRN in NH.
  • Have ANCC or AANP certification as FNP.
  • Be committed to primary care practice in a community health setting.

If you are unsure if you qualify, contact our Program Coordinator at (603) 277-7357 or FellowshipInfo@lampreyhealth.org.

The NH Nurse Practitioner Association is a great source of information on Nurse Practitioner careers in New Hampshire.

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Rolling Admissions for 2 Cohorts

We will use a rolling admissions process to select Fellowship candidates. Applications can be submitted at any point for either cohort.

Decisions will be made by January 14th 2025 for the March cohort in Newmarket and May 6th 2025 for the September cohort in Raymond.

We strongly recommend attending one of our two drop-in information sessions. Please see website for dates and Zoom link.

How to Apply

Completed applications include the following:

  • Complete the application, including personal statement
  • Submit three letters of recommendation. At least one letter should specifically address your capabilities and interest related to the Lamprey Health Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program.
  • Scanned or emailed letters: We will accept letters of recommendation digitally providing they are written on letterhead from the person extending the recommendation and emailed from the person extending the recommendation. Scanned or emailed letters can be sent to FellowshipInfo@lampreyhealth.org
  • Provide official transcripts. If you encounter difficulties obtaining an official transcript, please contact us.

The selection committee will screen applications and set up interviews as applications come in.

 

Application Information

To apply for the 2025-26 year, GO TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION

Official transcripts and letters of recommendation should be mailed to:

Lamprey Health Care, NP Fellowship Program
128 Route 27
Attn: NP Fellowship Program
Raymond, NH 03077

For more information contact us at (603) 277-7357 or via email at FellowshipInfo@lampreyhealth.org.

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