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Published on: June 21, 2010
Providing Veterans With Innovative Nursing Educational Opportunities
Ruth Wittmann-Price1, Suzan Orrico, Rhonda Brogdon
1About the Authors Ruth Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CHSE, CNE, CNEcl, FAAN, ANEF, is dean, School of Health Sciences, and professor, Department of Nursing, Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina. Suzan Orrico, MEd, is grant manger, Francis Marion University. Rhonda Brogdon, DNP, MBA, RN, is director of the RN-to-BSN Program and associate professor, Department of Nursing, Francis Marion University. Robyn D. Morgan, MFA, is nursing student service coordinator, Francis Marion University. This project was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant UF1HP26985. The information, content, and conclusions are those of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the US Government. The grant team members acknowledge with thanks nurse advocate Marian Smithey, MSHP, RN, of the Bureau of Health Workforce. For more information, contact Dr. Wittmann-Price at rwittmannprice@fmarion.edu.
This project recognized veteran students' military skills for nursing education, allowing them to earn course credit. This innovative approach validated prior learning, easing the transition to a baccalaureate in nursing program.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Military-to-Civilian Transition
- Higher Education
Background:
- Veteran students often possess transferable skills from military service.
- Traditional nursing education may not recognize or validate these existing competencies.
- Bridging this gap is crucial for veteran student success in baccalaureate programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a method for validating military training for baccalaureate nursing credit.
- To align military skills with professional nursing competencies.
- To facilitate the academic progression of veteran students.
Main Methods:
- Nursing faculty identified nine key concepts/skills from military training applicable to nursing.
- These concepts were integrated into four simulation scenarios.
- Veteran students' existing skills were assessed via these simulations to award course credit.
Main Results:
- The simulation-based validation successfully recognized veteran students' prior learning.
- Students expressed gratitude for the acknowledgment of their military experience and knowledge.
- The project facilitated the awarding of course credit, potentially shortening time to degree.
Conclusions:
- Simulation offers a viable method for validating military experience for nursing coursework.
- Recognizing and validating veteran skills enhances student engagement and program completion.
- This model supports a more inclusive and efficient pathway for veteran nurses.
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