Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program
Program Overview: Primary Care
The Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a 12-month, accredited program designed to integrate primary care continuity clinic days, protected didactic training and subspecialty clinic rotations for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) in their first year of professional practice. PNP fellows have dedicated pediatric primary care mentor, who facilitate the transition to independent practice through support, knowledge and sharing.
Accredited in 2024 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) through the Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APPFA) Program, this fellowship ensures high standards of clinical and educational excellence.
This program is supported by a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), for the period 2024-2028 totaling $ 2.4 million in financial assistance. The contents of the fellowship are those of the fellowship leaders, and do not necessarily reflect the policies of HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
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Nemours APP Fellowship FAQs:
What is the goal of the fellowship?
Postgraduate training programs for Advanced Practice Nurses are growing. The intent of the fellowship is to provide a year-long, postgraduate training experience that allows for protected learning time, exposure to pediatric subspecialties and experience in a primary care continuity clinic. Through the program year, the successful fellow will increase their confidence and efficiency in primary care delivery.
What is the start date of the fellowship?
The start date is October 20, 2025.
How many fellows are in each cohort?
There are four fellowship positions available annually.
Is this a paid fellowship?
As a primary care fellow, you receive an entry level salary and full benefits.
Do you interview candidates for the fellowship?
Candidates for interviews will be selected following review of application materials. Interviews will be conducted during application window.
Must I sign an employment contract if I'm accepted?
No, we do not require fellows to sign a commitment to work for Nemours Children's following the fellowship. It is our hope, however, that our fellows will remain with Nemours after completion of the fellowship. Employment following the fellowship is not guaranteed.
How is my primary care locations decided?
While most clinical experiences take place on our main campus in Wilmington, Delaware; fellows may be assigned to primary care sites anywhere within our Nemours Delaware Valley region. These locations are selected to promote a diverse and comprehensive pediatric primary care provider experience.
Does participation in the Primary Care APP Fellowship qualify me for student loan repayment?
Yes, participation meets one of the primary requirements for student loan repayment. Please refer to the Delaware Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (DE HCPLRP) for more information on eligibility and how to apply.
About Our Hospital in Delaware
The Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a multispecialty, tertiary care teaching institution located on a 300-acre estate in the scenic Brandywine Valley in Wilmington, Del.
Among the hospital’s amenities for all staff are:
- Free parking
- Park-like setting
- Gym/fitness center
- On-site child care center for children of staff
Living in Delaware Valley
Because of our location in the tri-state area of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we offer unique living/working opportunities. For example, you can choose to live in the downtown Philadelphia area and easily commute to our park-like hospital campus in Wilmington.
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Application Requirements
Application Opens: March 1, 2025
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Training Begins: October 20, 2025
We are currently accepting applications and documentation outline below at APRNFellowshipProgram@nemours.org.
2. Updated resume
3. Official transcript
4. Recommendation letter from the Director of your Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program
5. Recommendation letter from an APP familiar with your clinical education and practice.
Questions About Applying?
Lisa Kelly, MSN, APRN, CPCP-AC, PPCNP-BC
Director of Advanced Practice Fellowship Programs
Stacey Bachman, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
VP Ambulatory and Advanced Practice Nursing
APP Fellowship Program Director
Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley
Program Coordinator
aprnfellowshipprogram@nemours.org