Focused on the Objective: Experience of Male Combat Veterans in BSN Programs.
Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh
; 16(1)2019 Mar 19.
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| ID: mdl-30920954
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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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Veteranos
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Escolha da Profissão
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Bacharelado em Enfermagem
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Enfermeiros
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh
Assunto da revista:
EDUCACAO
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ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos