Abstract

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Transitioning from the regimented culture, traditions, and teamwork of military life to the less structured and individual focused culture of American higher education can present student veterans with challenges that impede success in the collegiate learning experience exceeding those faced by other non-traditional students pursuing college degrees.

Author Details

John W. Collins, RN; Beverly Jones, FAAN

Sigma Membership

Pi Delta

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Veterans, Nursing Education, Culture Shock

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2016

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2016

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Academic leadership: Reducing barriers to student veterans in nursing education

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Transitioning from the regimented culture, traditions, and teamwork of military life to the less structured and individual focused culture of American higher education can present student veterans with challenges that impede success in the collegiate learning experience exceeding those faced by other non-traditional students pursuing college degrees.