Providing Veterans With Innovative Nursing Educational Opportunities.

This funded project assisted veteran students to obtain a baccalaureate in nursing by aligning the skills learned through military training with concepts and skills valued by professional nursing and taught to nursing students. Nine concepts or skills were identified by nursing faculty that validated for course credit. The identified concepts and skills were incorporated into four simulation scenarios. Veteran students' skills were validated through simulation experiences in place of taking a three-credit nursing course. Anecdotal data from the debriefing process were rich with students' experiences and gratitude for being recognized for their military knowledge and service.