Transitioning veterans to nursing careers: A model program

Voelpel, Patricia E.; Escallier, Lori A.; Fullerton, Judith T.; Rodrı́guez, Ismael

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2017.11.010

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“…However, other studies present more positive learning. From the USA, Voelpel et al (2018) described student recruitment measures, individualised admission considerations, academic and clinical curriculum enhancements, student support and retention strategies adopted by a US University and its School of Nursing in order to help veterans to successfully complete a nursing degree programme. For example, the School collaborated with the University’s Office of Veterans Affairs to implement strategic outreach and recruitment efforts.…”

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“…This institution had also recruited a military veteran as a Programme Liaison Officer to guide prospective and current students through their course and support staff (Sikes et al , 2018). Voelpel et al (2018) described another institution’s staff preparation to support student veterans via staff development activities which explained the obstacles that veterans may encounter when returning to a learning environment.…”

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Supporting ex-service personnel moving to social care work with older people: a systematic rapid review of the role of education

Manthorpe

Bramley

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review evidence about the role of education in supporting ex-service personnel to move to social care work with older people. Social care has long-standing, well-recognised problems of staff recruitment and retention in many jurisdictions. Within ageing societies, the need for more social care staff is predicted to rise. Therefore, policy makers and employers are exploring if there are untapped sources of potential employees. Some ex-service personnel may be interested in exploring a move to social care work with older people but may need to gain additional qualifications. Design/methodology/approach Databases and grey literature were searched systematically to provide an overview of the evidence on this topic. Six articles were included in the review. Findings A narrative analysis revealed two themes: preparing ex-service personnel for enrolment onto health and social care programmes, and supporting ex-service personnel during health and social care programmes. Research limitations/implications This review was confined to English language studies published between 2008 and 2018. Few mentioned specific user or client groups. Originality/value This review identified evidence gaps relating to whether the skills, education, training and experience gained in the armed services are transferable to civilian social care work with older people; the types of support which are offered to ex-service personnel who are interested in completing qualifications necessary for social care roles and the views of ex-service personnel about their experiences of completing educational courses to facilitate a transition into social care work with older people.

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Supporting ex-service personnel moving to social care work with older people: a systematic rapid review of the role of education

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Bramley

2019

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“…Of minimal focus in the literature, but of critical relevance, is preparing nursing faculty to teach student veterans. One program utilized Green Zone Training and others have relied on developing program‐specific needs related to understanding military culture and diverse students …”

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“…Numerous authors have proposed approaches to enhance nursing education programs to better meet student veterans' needs. 2,4,13,[16][17][18][19] Exemplars include the dedicated school of nursing military liaison support positions, educational events for faculty and staff to increase military cultural competence, academic advising by faculty knowledgeable of military culture, and accelerated programs to propel motivated students into the workforce expeditiously. 16,18 Of minimal focus in the literature, but of critical relevance, is preparing nursing faculty to teach student veterans.…”

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“…One program utilized Green Zone Training 20 and others have relied on developing program-specific needs related to understanding military culture and diverse students. 17,19 One major hurdle for student veterans and nursing faculty are evaluating competency or prior knowledge with the intent to acknowledge veterans' previous education. To accomplish these assessments, it has been recommended faculty have first-hand military experience and an understanding of military training, education, culture, and language.…”

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Committing to my mission: Faculty experiences with student veterans in baccalaureate nursing education

2019

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Veterans transition to baccalaureate nursing education with significant experiences from their military service. Faculty play a role in facilitating this transition, in and out of the classroom. Approaches to enhance nursing education programs to better meet student veterans' needs have been proposed. However, less is known about the experiences of faculty teaching student veterans. A qualitative descriptive design was used to examine nursing faculty experiences teaching veterans, and in facilitating veterans' transfer of learning and knowledge from their military experience to baccalaureate nursing education. Semi‐structured interviews with twelve faculty from the United States were conducted and data analyzed using content and thematic analysis. Three major themes included: committing to my mission, facilitating a shared understanding between military service and nursing, and appreciating a new duty. Results support faculty purposefully engaging in activities to increase their cultural sensitivity, while continuously developing humility and competence, to be successful teaching student veterans. Nursing faculty are positioned to leverage education as a means to improve the social status of veterans, ultimately improving their health and well‐being, as well as academic success. It is recommended schools of nursing encourage and support faculty in attending professional development activities aimed at improving individual cultural sensitivity.

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The workplace integration of veterans: Applying diversity and fit perspectives

González

Simpson

2021

Human Resource Management Review

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Transitioning veterans to nursing careers: A model program

Cited by 12 publications

References 42 publications

Supporting ex-service personnel moving to social care work with older people: a systematic rapid review of the role of education

Supporting ex-service personnel moving to social care work with older people: a systematic rapid review of the role of education

Committing to my mission: Faculty experiences with student veterans in baccalaureate nursing education

The workplace integration of veterans: Applying diversity and fit perspectives

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