Military veterans transitioning to the student role in civilian nursing programs

Abstract

Focus groups were used to explore Military Veterans transitioning to a student role in civilian nursing programs. Objectives are to identify obstacles and barriers, add to the current development of Veteran's Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (VBSN) programs, and promote successful completion for Military Veterans pursuing a VBSN.

Description

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

Authors

Roberta Rolland
Alicia Gill Rossiter
Dianne Morrison-Beedy

Author Details

Roberta Rolland, PhD, College of Nursing, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA; Alicia Rossiter, DNP, ARNP, FNP, PPCNP-BC, FAANP; Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD -- College of Nursing, University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Florida, USA

Lead Author Affiliation

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Military, Transitioning, Student

Recommended Citation

Rolland, Roberta; Rossiter, Alicia Gill; and Morrison-Beedy, Dianne, "Military veterans transitioning to the student role in civilian nursing programs" (2017). Convention. 98.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/98

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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