Keywords

military culture, nurse residency program, nursing education, veterans, Veterans History Project

 

Authors

  1. Vessey, Judith A. PhD, RN, FAAN
  2. Wendt, Judith MSN, RN
  3. Glynn, Donna M. PhD, RN, ANP-BC
  4. McVey, Cecilia MHA, BSN, RN

Abstract

Determining the best ways to teach military culture and the veteran experience to nursing students and new nurses is an essential component in developing a culturally sensitive nursing workforce. The purpose of this article is to describe a theory-driven, experiential learning approach to integrating the Veterans History Project into the curricula for a postbaccalaureate nurse residency program. Participants acknowledged that this educational project better prepared them to care for the veteran population.