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Sarah E Patel1, Kathleen Chalaron, Judy Liesveld
1About the Authors Sarah E. Patel, PhD, RN, C-EFM, is an assistant professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas. Kathleen Chalaron, MS, RN, is a nurse manager, Home Telehealth, New Mexico VA Health Care System, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Judy Liesveld, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, CNE, FAAN, is the interim associate dean of innovation and community outreach, College of Nursing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This publication was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $64,285.00 with 0 percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the US Government. This material is the result of work supported with resources and the use of facilities at the New Mexico VA Health Care System, Albuquerque, New Mexico. For more information, contact Dr. Patel at sarah.patel@utrgv.edu.
Abstract:
Clinical experiences are critical for undergraduate nursing students to apply didactic learning experiences and meet the core competencies established for licensure. However, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic severely limited access to clinical experiences for undergraduate nursing students. The VA Home Telehealth program provided unique clinical experiences for veteran undergraduate nursing students, increased the use of technology, and limited the adverse effects of the pandemic in a rural, vulnerable population. This collaboration was crucial in helping students progress with their nursing education during a time of crisis.
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