Emory University is part of the Veterans Affairs Nursing Academic Partnership (VANAP), aimed at enhancing BSN education with a focus on veteran care. Participants, known as VANAP scholars, gain clinical experience at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System and have opportunities for funding, including scholarships and loan repayment post-graduation. Applications are open year-round, and eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, enrollment in a qualified program, and academic performance criteria.

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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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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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