Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. (CFMC) is pleased to offer the first Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program in Kentucky. This residency program provides intensive training in clinical complexity of family practice.
We are excited to welcome Family Nurse Practitioners to our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program!
To watch a detailed video of our Program, click here.
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:
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 applicants must be:
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:
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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-BC
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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-C
Preceptor
"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-C
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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, CEN
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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-BC
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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-C
Preceptor
"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-C
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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, CEN
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
"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, APRN
Preceptor
Frequently Asked Questions
There will be no exceptions after the application deadline.
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
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