{"id":225293,"date":"2025-02-05T16:13:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=225293"},"modified":"2025-02-05T16:17:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:17:04","slug":"uconn-nursing-hosts-air-force-representatives-to-explore-potential-career-paths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2025\/02\/uconn-nursing-hosts-air-force-representatives-to-explore-potential-career-paths\/","title":{"rendered":"UConn Nursing Hosts Air Force Representatives to Explore Potential Career Paths"},"content":{"rendered":"

Representatives from the United States Air Force visited the School of Nursing to discuss alternative career and leadership opportunities for graduating seniors.<\/p>\n

The visit was part of UConn’s Leadership Capstone course (NURS 4282), led by Laura Eiss, RN, MSN, NPD, BC, CNE. Through engagement with nurse leaders from various health care settings, students gain valuable insights into the multifaceted roles and responsibilities of nursing leadership in today’s dynamic health care landscape.<\/p>\n

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Nursing students were gifted Chick-fil-A to enjoy during the Air Force Nurse Corps presentation (contributed photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lieutenant Colonel Krisha Prentice and Master Sergeant Andrew Magathan, recruiters from the Air Force Nurse Corps, presented various benefits of joining the Air Force, including housing vouchers, scholarships, loan repayment programs, and opportunities for advanced specialization in areas such as surgery, obstetrics, and medical-surgical nursing through the Nurse Transitioning Program (NTC). They also highlighted pathways for nurses pursuing advanced degrees like CRNA, NFP, and NP-Maternal Health.<\/p>\n

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MSgt. Magathan and Lt. Col. Krisha Prentice (contributed photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lt. Col. Prentice shared her experience leading over 350 nurses and staff, emphasizing the dynamic and impactful roles available in the Air Force. MSgt. Magathan underscored the global nature of being a nurse in the Air Force, stating that nurses collaborate with other military branches worldwide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMany of our students already know they are going to pursue advanced degrees, and for many the financial implications from a 4-year undergrad degree might be a barrier,\u201d says Eiss. \u201cThis provides a path for some they may not even knew existed.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The capstone course will continue with presentations from Global Experience students\u00a0returning from Belgium\u00a0and from state health care executives to further explore diverse career opportunities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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