*********A Recruitment Incentive and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized!******** This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (NOTE: the post-master's certificate is formal education awarded from an acceptable school of profe