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Transitioning from military to civilian nurse

Abstract

This presentation will describe a hermeneutic phenomenological study that was conducted to understand the lived experiences of veterans enrolled in prelicensure nursing programs in the United States. Four themes emerged that provided insight into the challenges these students face. Implications and recommendations resulting from the study will be shared.

Author Details

Teresa Shellenbarger, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF; Julie L. Decker

Sigma Membership

Zeta Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing Students, Nursing Education, Veterans

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Understanding the experiences of veterans enrolled in prelicensure nursing programs in the United States

Dublin, Ireland

This presentation will describe a hermeneutic phenomenological study that was conducted to understand the lived experiences of veterans enrolled in prelicensure nursing programs in the United States. Four themes emerged that provided insight into the challenges these students face. Implications and recommendations resulting from the study will be shared.