Emory is one of 18 nursing schools nationwide selected for the elite Veterans Affairs Nursing Academic Partnership (VANAP) program through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The VANAP program is designed to enhance the traditional BSN curriculum offering a small cohort of students, VANAP Scholars, training specifically focused on Veteran-centered care. VANAP Scholars participate in adult clinical rotations at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System (AVAHCS), a magnet designated hospital, to gain further clinical competencies in caring for our Veteran heroes.

1. VANAP Webinar
February 23

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What is VANAP?
Emory is one of 18 nursing schools nationwide selected for the
elite Veterans Affairs Nursing Academic Partnership
(VANAP) program through the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs.
The VANAP program is designed to
enhance the traditional BSN curriculum
offering a small cohort of students,
VANAP Scholars, training specifically
focused on Veteran-centered care.
VANAP Scholars participate in adult
clinical rotations at the Atlanta VA
Healthcare System (AVAHCS), a magnet
designated hospital, to gain further clinical
competencies in caring for our Veteran
heroes.

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Current VANAP Senior Student

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VANAP
Opportunities:
Gratification in Caring for our Veteran Heroes
Eligibility for Health Profession Scholarship
Program (HPSP), a Fully Funded Tuition Program
with Stipend. Loan repayment through VA
employment post-graduation.
Applications accepted now!
VANAP opens the doors to a long-term career at
the VA, if you desire.
Paid summer employment and nurse residency
programs at the VA

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*Participation in a Boot Camp, an orientation program prior to the Fall term
Camaraderie and
Support From
Small Group Cohort
Enrollment in
On the Frontlines: Caring
for our Veterans
(required elective)
Includes dissemination of Scholarly
Project: Poster Presentation at
Conference and Authorship

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On-site Clinical Simulation
Smaller Clinical Ratios – 6:1 student/faculty
Personal VANAP Faculty Advisors

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Service-Learning Directed
Towards Veterans
Camp for children of Veterans
Health Fairs
Flu and COVID Clinics

8. Eligibility for
Scholarship
➔ Health Professional Scholarship Program
through Veterans Affairs (VA)
◆ Pays participant’s school tuition and
approved fees
◆ Also includes a stipend
◆ Post-graduation employment at VA for
2.5 years as loan repayment, which
includes a one-year Nurse Residency
Program

9. Eligibility for
Scholarship
➔ Requirements
◆ U.S. citizenship
◆ Enrolled in or admitted to qualified degree
program
◆ Selection criteria includes academic
performance, work experience, faculty and
employer recommendations, and career goals
◆ Willing to attend an internship/residency with
the VA during their program of study

10. Eligibility for
Scholarship
➔ Process
◆ Applications are open year round
◆ Must be unconditionally admitted, so all
prereqs need to be complete with C or higher
◆ Include Megan Lennox for Academic
Verification
➔ Questions: HPSPTeam@va.gov

11. Questions?
bkapla3@emory.edu
megan.lennox@emory.edu

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Veterans Affairs Nursing Academic
Partnership
Elite national program to teach Veteran-Centered Care to Aspiring Nurses
Eligibility for Health Profession Scholarship Program
(HPSP)
Fully Funded Tuition Program with Stipend
6 vs.8 Students in Clinical
Personal Faculty Advisors
Additional Clinical
Simulation
Service-Learning Directed
Towards Veterans & Their
Families
Conference Poster Presentation
Authorship

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Veterans Affairs Nursing Academic
Partnership
Elite National Program to Teach Veteran-Centered Care to Aspiring Nurses
What is VANAP?
 Eligibility for Health Profession
Scholarship Program (HPSP) Fully
Funded Tuition Program with Stipend
 6 vs.8 Students in Clinical at VA facility
 Personal Faculty Advisors + Conference
Poster Presentation Authorship
 Service-Learning Directed Towards Veterans
& Their Families
 Additional Clinical Simulation