Predictors of student veterans progression and graduation in Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) Programs: A multisite study.
J Prof Nurs
; 37(3): 632-639, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Capitalizing on the veteran's extensive service experience, values, and norms, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) proposed Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention - Veterans' Bachelor of Science (VBSN) Program grants (2016-2019).PURPOSE:
The purpose was to identify predictors of student veterans' (SV) progression and graduation rates in VBSN programs.METHODS:
A descriptive correlational retrospective design was used. Two hundred and eighty-two (282) SV records were examined.RESULTS:
One hundred and forty (140) SVs graduated (49.6%) and 107 (37.9%) were still enrolled. Only program delivery mode (hybrid) was significantly associated with completion and confirmed by logistic regression modeling. An increased representation of SVs' gender, race/ethnicity was present; however, gender, age, race, ethnicity, and veteran status did not significantly predict progression nor graduation.CONCLUSIONS:
Hybrid program delivery became the single predictor influencing VBSN progression and graduation. As non-traditional students in higher education with a history of social isolation and help-seeking stigma, this delivery mode may have assisted SV retention and persistence. With a registered nurse shortage and workforce calls for increased gender, race, and ethnic diversity, the findings suggest nursing education programs designed for veterans are a viable solution.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Estudiantes de Enfermería
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Veteranos
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Educación en Enfermería
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Bachillerato en Enfermería
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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En
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J Prof Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2021
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Article