Testimonials

Testimonials from Previous APP Fellows

"As a new graduate Nurse Practitioner, the Fellowship program was a great way to help facilitate this transition into a new role from bedside nursing.  The amount of hands-on clinical time, as well as all of the educational lectures and specialty rotations involved in this program truly helped me to feel prepared and confident on my own as a provider.”

"The APP Fellowship provided me with experience and education that would NOT have been found through a typical 'orientation' process. Benefits to my professional development through the fellowship included interprofessional communication, rapport building, knowledge of neonatal pathophysiology and confidence in my procedural skills."

“Prior to the NICU I was working in adult hospital medicine and had very little knowledge of neonates. The fellowship gave me the knowledge base and confidence I needed to make such a big job transition. Throughout the fellowship I felt nothing but support for my NICU education and I could not be more grateful for the opportunities that were provided. As a PA, I couldn't imagine jumping into the NICU without additional training, and I'm so glad I pursued this fellowship.”

“Choosing the NICU APP fellowship was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I was not only able to expand and solidify my knowledge of various neonatal conditions, but I was given the opportunity to perform numerous procedures under direct guidance from skilled providers. The NICU at GCH offers a very supportive learning environment- I always felt that I was a valued member of the team and that providers were eager to teach me. This fellowship gave me the knowledge, confidence, and skills to grow and succeed as a provider in the NICU.”

“The year-long NICU APP fellowship really set me up for success as I transitioned into the role of neonatal APP. I appreciated the protected education time that allowed me to attend various learning opportunities and unit conferences. These offerings provided valuable information that I use in my clinical practice. I also felt personally and professionally supported not only by the fellowship director but by the entire APP group.”

“The APP Fellowship gave me the knowledge and confidence to be able to practice as a PA in the NICU. The GCH NICU provides exposure to a multitude of patients/conditions to learn from. By the end of the year, I felt comfortable working in a level IV NICU setting and performing many procedures I would have never had the opportunity to learn if it hadn't been for the fellowship.”