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Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-08-24T18:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

Bay Pines VA<\/a> remains committed to improving the Veteran experience. One way it does this is by ensuring future nurses are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to serve those who served us.<\/p>\n

Recently, Bay Pines VA nurse residents Nee Nguyen, Emily Warner and Nneka Sinclair were highlighted by VA\u2019s Office of Academic Affiliations for being the first cohort to complete the Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency (PB-RNR) program.<\/p>\n

\u201cBay Pines is one of 61 VA facilities across the nation to have this prestigious residency,\u201d said Bay Pines VA PB-RNR Program Director Dr. Cindy Bratcher. \u201cThe goal of the program is to build a pipeline of highly skilled Bachelor of Science in Nursing-prepared nurses.\u201d<\/p>\n

Honing decision making skills<\/h2>\n

The PB-RNR program is a 12-month paid residency that helps recent nursing school graduates transition from the classroom environment to clinical practice by providing participants the opportunity to hone their critical thinking and decision making skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring their residency, the nurses spent two eight-hour days per month learning in a classroom environment. The rest of their time was spent doing clinical rotations throughout the facility with the goal of providing them as much exposure to different areas,\u201d Bratcher said.<\/p>\n

Pictured above, left to right: Emily Warner, Nee Nguyen, Dr. Cindy Bratcher and Nneka Sinclair.<\/p>\n

Introducing participants to the various modalities of care offered across the health care system helped them gain a deeper understanding of the scope of care provided to Veterans while also helping them identify their passion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have an interest in Intensive Care and psychological health,\u201d said Warner. \u201cThis program provides an immersive experience to help you find out what you like while gaining additional knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gaining confidence in nursing skills<\/h2>\n

Sinclair, another participant of the program, said, \u201cThis program has helped me gain confidence in my skills as a nurse. I\u2019m always learning new things from the staff as well as my fellow program participants.\u201d<\/p>\n

The enhanced confidence and skills that residents gain directly correlates to the quality of care provided to Veterans. \u201cThe Veterans we see are like family,\u201d said Nguyen. \u201cWe have so much support from all the staff and everyone goes above and beyond to give back to the Veterans here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI come from a long line of Veterans,\u201d said Sinclair. \u201cI\u2019ve seen firsthand the hard work that Veterans have done and I believe there\u2019s a level of respect and care they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The second cohort of three residents will start in August of 2024 and graduate in the summer of next year.<\/p>\n

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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