Jackie Bateman MSN, RN Montgomery College, MD The Road Unknown

1. Explain the steps in the program development of a Military to ADN transition program. 2. List the benefits and limitations of various levels of Military Medics who attend and complete the Military Medic to ADN program. 2

Grant attained from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to look at 5 objectives: 1. Increase enrollment of military/veteran students 2. Redesign the transition program. 3. Enhance the pre-admission program 4. Continually evaluate process 5. Sustain program over time 3

Connect with local military and veteran centers Senior Enlisted Advisors VA Social Media College Website Facebook ™ 4

Determining appropriate levels for admission into the LPN to ADN program Utilizing the NCSBN as a resource Analyzing the joint transcripts 5

6 E3 Reduced training to 12 weeks. Basic functions, vital signs, wellness, CPR, under direction activities. Monitoring, recording, administration of medications, sterile procedures, various medical equipment. E4

ExperienceTime Effective Education Money 7

Curriculum Redesign of entire Nursing Program Online pharmacology Clinical and lab which reinforces lecture for 12 weeks Advising students from day 1 Two semesters of Nursing School in 12 weeks Med Math, Skills assessment prior to semester 8

YES! Many are able to delay the use of GI bill due to low tuition rate compared to BSN program Positive reinforcement of their knowledge 9

Leadership Understanding the difference between previous role and Registered Nurse role Attaining credit for experience 10

Encouraged to enroll in standard ADN program Testing out of certain skills Part of next grant 11

Potential opportunity of “ Testing Out” - EMT’s & Medics Analysis & Research Increased Interactions with the VA and Veterans Home 12

Connections to state programs Advertising/Connecting Advising & Advocating Program consistent throughout Communication 13

NCSBN (2013). NCSBN ANALYSIS: A comparison of selected military healthcare occupation curricula with a standard licensed practical / vocational nurse curriculum. Joint Services Transcript (2014). Retrieved from: ACET Transcript Website (2014). Retrieved from:

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