Premier Health Wright State University APRN Academy
Advance Your Nursing Career While You Earn
The Premier Health Wright State University APRN Academy is a collaborative program designed to support registered nurses as they advance to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) roles. This structured earn and learn pathway combines graduate education, financial support, mentorship, and hands on clinical experience while participants maintain part time employment with Premier Health.
About the APRN Academy
The APRN Academy provides a clear and supported pathway from RN to APRN through Wright State University’s College of Nursing, paired with real world experience at Premier Health.
Participants are selected into a cohort and supported throughout their academic journey, with the goal of transitioning into an APRN role within Premier Health upon program completion.
Available nurse practitioner tracks include Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner.
How the Program Works
Participants apply and are selected into an APRN Academy cohort. Once selected, they enroll in an eligible APRN program at Wright State University while working part time at Premier Health. Throughout the program, participants receive tuition assistance and mentoring support. After graduation, participants transition into an APRN role within Premier Health.
Benefits of the APRN Academy
Participants in the APRN Academy receive up to $10,000 per year in tuition assistance, flexible work scheduling to support academic success, and primarily online coursework through Wright State University. The program also offers dedicated mentorship and professional development support, as well as an employment opportunity with Premier Health following graduation.
A one-year service commitment with Premier Health is required after program completion.
Eligibility and Program Requirements
Application Requirements
To apply, candidates must complete the APRN Academy application, be admitted to Wright State University’s College of Nursing in either the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner program, submit two letters of recommendation, provide official transcripts showing a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit a personal goal statement.
Premier Health employees must be in good standing, with no Level 3 corrective action or above.
Ongoing Program Expectations
Participants must maintain part time employment with Premier Health, enroll in at least six credit hours per academic term, maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the program, and remain in good academic and employment standing.
Important Dates
- Applications open May 1, 2026.
- Applications close June 1, 2026.
- Applications will be reviewed from June 1 through June 30, 2026.
- Acceptance notifications will be sent in July 2026.
Who Should Apply
The APRN Academy is open to current Premier Health registered nurses, Wright State University nursing students planning to pursue APRN roles, and external registered nurses seeking a structured academic to employment pathway.
Apply to the APRN Academy
Take the next step toward becoming an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse through the Premier Health Wright State University APRN Academy.
Applications open May 1, 2026.