• VALOR stands for Veterans Affairs Learning Opportunities Residency Program.
• About the VALOR program:
• This residency program gives the student an opportunity to develop competence in nursing, as well as, explore the world of VA excellence.
• The student will be assigned to a nurse-preceptor in either ICU, SICU, MICU, or a geriatric unit depending on the VA hospital.
• BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Salary up to 80-90% of the entry level for new graduates.
• No service obligation.
• Potential to be hired at a VA hospital.
• VALOR student work time is credited toward retirement when you choose to work for the VA after graduation.
• FEEDBACK:
• The 1997 VALOR students highly recommend this invaluable experience.  They all feel they have learned so much and have gained a lot of confidence in their nursing skills, working with other professionals, and especially, with patient care.
• **EVERY YEAR (MARCH) APPLICATIONS FOR THE VALOR PROGRAM ARE ACCEPTED
• For more information about this program contact the Education Dept. at either Lake City VA Medical Center @ (904) 755-3016 or Gainesville VA Medical Center @ (904) 376-1611.
• Information about the VALOR (Veterans Affairs Learning Opportunity Residency Program)
• List of VA hospitals in Florida