Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program
Lamprey Health Care’s strategic plan includes commitments to workforce development, building partnerships, and a focus on quality of care.
The Lamprey Health Care 1-Year Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program embraces these goals in its mission to build confident and competent Nurse Practitioners and prepare them to practice in a patient-centered primary care medical home.
Nurse Practitioner Application Details
Apply Online
Are you a recent Nurse Practitioner graduate interested in gaining hands-on experience in Primary Care?
Our NP Fellowship Program is a full-time, 12-month postgraduate accredited training program designed to support newly licensed family nurse practitioners as they transition into successful, long-term careers in community-based primary care.
We now have an online application system. Use the link below to apply for the 2025-2026 year.
Mailing Transcripts & Letters of Recommendation
Official transcripts and letters of recommendation should be mailed to:
Lamprey Health Care
Attn: NP Fellowship Program
128 Route 27
Raymond, NH 03077
Contact Information
For more information contact us using the phone and email details listed below.
Phone: (603) 277-7357
Email: Fellowshipinfo@lampreyhealth.org
Upcoming Drop-In Zoom Info Sessions
Join us to learn more about the Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program! We'll cover program structure, eligibility, benefits, and host a Q&A with our team. Send RSVP to Fellowshipinfo@lampreyhealth.org.
Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting ID: 813 1698 9275
Passcode: 757404
Commitment, Value Statement, and Goals
Our Commitment
- As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to training the next generation of primary care providers through an immersive, team-based nurse practitioner residency program rooted in community health.
- This structured, team-based nurse practitioner residency program enhances clinical skills, builds confidence, and provides real-world experience in underserved settings. Fellows work alongside experienced providers across multiple disciplines, with mentorship and support every step of the way.
- We strive to build confident, competent family nurse practitioners who will contribute to workforce needs in an integrated team-based primary care setting.
Value Statement
Our comprehensive Fellowship Program has been developed to meet a variety of goals essential to delivering quality, impactful healthcare. We celebrate differences. Our commitment to ensuring access to medical and behavioral health services for every one of our patients motivates us to meet our mission of providing high-quality primary care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.
Program Goals
Increase Access for the Medically Under-served
Offer a Depth, Breadth, Volume, and Intensity of Clinical Experiences
Increase Workforce Recruitment and Retention
Increase Providers in Community Healthcare
Why Choose Lamprey Health Care
Focus on Learning
As the oldest nonprofit community health center in New Hampshire, we offer experience in a well-established practice. For over 25 years, we have been precepting students from a variety of health professions. This includes Medical Residents, OB/GYN Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nursing, and Medical Assistants. Many of our providers have been with us for over 15 years, and are dedicated to our commitment to continuing education.
Integrated Programs
Our practice is committed to an integrated model with an emphasis on care coordination. Programs integrated into our primary care setting include:
- Behavioral health care
- Medication assisted treatment (MAT) services
- Chronic disease care
We offer a valuable learning experience in an NCQA recognized Patient Centered Medical Home. The fellowship is a great opportunity to enhance clinical skills and meet the challenges of a primary care environment.
Regional Partnerships
We work closely with our academic partner, the University of New Hampshire (UNH). As recipients of a competitive $3M grant from the Dept. of Health and Human Services, we’re expanding our regional partnerships. Partners include Project ECHO® in the UNH PACT program, local community mental health agencies, and nurse practitioner practices.
Nurse Practitioner Program Information
Our 1-year nurse practitioner program combines supervised clinical experience with educational sessions, mentorship, and professional development.
Program Structure
- Precepted continuity clinics held at our Raymond Center or Newmarket Center four days a week
- Specialty rotations one day a week
- Mentored clinics with other providers at any of the Lamprey Health Care sites (Raymond, Newmarket, and Nashua)
- Weekly educational session with a didactic presentation and case reviews
- Completion of a quality improvement project
- Participation in Project ECHO, an “all teach, all learn” model of education
- A comprehensive evaluation process
Qualifications
The Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program is open to newly licensed family nurse practitioners who are passionate about providing high-quality, equitable care in underserved communities.
- Recent graduates from a Master’s or DNP program.
- Licensed (or eligible to be licensed), as an APRN in NH.
- Have ANCC or AANP certification as FNP.
- Committed to primary care practice in a community health setting.
- Seeking a supportive learning environment that bridges education and independent practice
Rolling Admissions
We will use a rolling admissions process to select Fellowship candidates. Applications may be submitted at any point for either cohort.
Raymond, NH Cohort
Decisions will be made by May 6th 2025 for the September cohort
Newmarket, NH Cohort
Decisions will be made by November 11th 2025 for the March cohort
Accreditation
The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers announced Lamprey Health Care’s Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program has been granted programmatic accreditation for the full period of the accreditation of three years, effective July 11, 2024.
The surveyors found that Lamprey Health Care’s Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program met all eight accreditation standards. The final report includes specific recommendations and opportunities for improvement, ensuring that the program continues to evolve and enhance its offerings.
Current Fellows
Celine Boutin, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner Fellow - Raymond
Celine Boutin joined Lamprey Health Care’s Family Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing...
Keegan Matchett, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner Fellow
Keegan Matchett joined Lamprey Health Care’s Family Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in 2025. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from
Colleen Packard, DNP, MPH, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner Fellow
Dr. Packard joined Lamprey Health Care’s Family Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in 2025. She earned her Master of Public Health in
Shealyn Testa, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner Fellow - Newmarket
Shealyn Testa joined Lamprey Health Care’s Family Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology...
Gabrielle Tracy, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner Fellow - Newmarket
Gabrielle joined Lamprey Health Care in 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Quinnipiac University and her Master...
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