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Veterans in Transition: Implications for Nurse Educators.

¹Instructor of Nursing, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA.

|June 23, 2015

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Veterans transitioning to nursing school face challenges like stigma and differing educational structures. However, their military experience offers valuable strengths such as teamwork and perseverance, benefiting the nursing profession.

Keywords:

Combat experience education military personnel nurse nursing veteran

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Military Health
Higher Education

Background:

Military force reductions are increasing veterans' use of education benefits.
Veterans entering nursing programs face unique transition challenges from combat to academia.
Existing nursing education research inadequately addresses the needs of this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the barriers combat veterans encounter when transitioning to nursing programs.
To identify the strengths combat veterans bring to the nursing profession.
To inform nursing educators on supporting this unique student population.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of veteran transition experiences.
Exploration of military-to-nursing program adaptation.
Review of existing literature on veteran education and nursing.

Main Results:

Identified barriers include stigma, peer relationship difficulties, and structural educational differences.
Highlighted strengths include teamwork, perseverance, focus, global awareness, and self-efficacy.
Nursing education programs may not be fully prepared for the specific needs of combat veterans.

Conclusions:

Understanding veteran transition barriers and strengths is crucial for nurse educators.
Tailored support can help combat veterans succeed in nursing programs.
Leveraging military experience can enrich the nursing profession.