Abstract
Background
To address the unique needs of our returning military and veterans, the White House
initiated the Joining Forces campaign and has encouraged colleges of nursing throughout
the nation to support this mission.
Methods
At the University of South Florida College of Nursing, we have implemented a multifaceted
approach that addresses education, research, and employment. These military-related
programs have been unified under our RESTORE LIVES (Research and Education to Rehabilitate
and Restore the Lives of Veterans, Services Members and their Families) initiative.
Results
To accomplish this mission, we enhanced our curriculum to include veteran health care
issues, developed research that addresses veteran wellness, launched an accelerated
program to enable veterans and military personnel with medical experience to obtain
their baccalaureate in nursing, and encouraged a culture within the college that is
supportive of military-based health care and employment needs.
Conclusions
We have shared our experiences through webinars and presentations and by hosting a
national conference.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 28, 2015
Accepted:
May 12,
2015
Received in revised form:
April 27,
2015
Received:
January 14,
2015
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