The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi a grant for more than $1 million (or $349,965 each year for three years) to fund the eLine Military Program.
The program, using a Prior Learning Assessment model offered through the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, fast-tracks nursing degrees for Texas-resident veterans who served in a medical capacity as medics or corpsmen.
"Available online (laptop provided), the eLine Military Program (ELM) facilitates access to a full curriculum for a [Bachelor of Science in Nursing] degree and eligibility to sit for an RN license. ELM allows you to seamlessly process through the program without repeating prior content which can accelerate completion! Instructors and ELM staff are available through virtual office hours, a virtual class time and Skype," according to the College's website.
A veteran who receives credit for prior medical training and experience can complete a customized BSN program in 15-18 months (or less) compared to the typical 24 months. The grant will allow veterans the opportunity to begin the program six months before separating from the military, further shortening the length of time spent in school before being able to find a full-time civilian job.
