Kirsten M. Verkamp, MSN, RN
Ph.D. Student
Kirsten is interested in studying the influence of cultural and psychosocial predictors, such as help seeking, beliefs about civilians, resentment, regret, and regimentation, on reintegration, as measured by genuine relationships, sense of purpose, service to others, and physical and mental health, among veterans as they transition from military service to civilian status.
Education
B.S., Nursing, West 17³Ô¹ÏÍø A&M University, 1994
M.S., Nursing Administration, UT Health Science Center San Antonio, 2006
Awards
Methodist Ministries Academic Scholarship
Jonas Scholar 2021-2023
Publications
Verkamp, K.M. (2020). From Warrior Ethos to Obscurity: Veteran Reintegration Literature Review. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners,
Reineck, C.A., Verkamp, K.M. (2009). Critical Reading of Research Publications: A Self-Paced Study for Small Groups (3rd ed.). UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Nursing.
Reineck, C.A., Verkamp, K.M., Collins, J., Casias, A., Moon, C. (2014). Critical Reading of Research Publications: A Self-Paced Handbook for Small Groups (4th ed.). UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Nursing.
Verkamp, K. M. (2005). A Concept Analysis of Fully Informed: Breastfeeding Promotion. Defense Technical Information Center. .