Military veterans transitioning to the student role in civilian nursing programs
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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
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- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA
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.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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| Keywords | Military; Transitioning; Student |
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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