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Focused on the Objective: Experience of Male Combat Veterans in BSN Programs
1Tanner Health System School of Nursing, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, USA.
Abstract:
Background Veterans may provide a recruitment source to increase the diversity of the nursing workforce and increase the percentage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses. This study sought to understand the lived experience of male combat veterans in pre-licensure baccalaureate degree nursing programs. Method Using Van Manen's interpretive phenomenology methodology, a purposive sample of seven male combat veterans in pre-licensure baccalaureate degree nursing programs participated through written lived-experience descriptions (n = 2), photo-elicitation (n = 2), and unstructured interviews (N = 7). Findings The essential nature of the phenomenon is focused on the objective and four themes describing the participant's experiences were identified: tools of the trade, identity, turbulent waters, and fuel. Conclusion Despite the presence of barriers and frustrations, participants applied their identity and used the strengths gained through military service along with supports to focus on their objective of becoming a nurse. Thus, this research has implications for nurse educators.
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