Abstract

As millions of veterans return home to civilian life it's imperative for healthcare providers to be aware of what these veterans face during transition. Understanding what the transition is like for them and their families better enable providers in meeting veterans unique needs, and assist in a healthy transition.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Sarah G. Long, DNP, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA; Carl Ross, PhD, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Upsilon Pi

Lead Author Affiliation

Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Healthcare, Transition, Veterans

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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What factors influence veterans returning to civilian life to go back to school: Grounded-theory study

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

As millions of veterans return home to civilian life it's imperative for healthcare providers to be aware of what these veterans face during transition. Understanding what the transition is like for them and their families better enable providers in meeting veterans unique needs, and assist in a healthy transition.