Predictors of student veterans progression and graduation in Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) Programs: A multisite study

Sikes, Deborah L.; Patterson, Barbara J.; Chargualaf, Katie A.; Elliott, Brenda; Song, Huaxin; Boyd, Jeanean; Armstrong, Myrna L.

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.03.008

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“…This study found that nursing students complete their higher education process at the end of the second and beginning of the third decade of life, findings similar to those reported in other studies of nursing and other health professions such as medicine [5][6][7][8]. Nursing continues to be a predominantly female profession [1], but there is evidence of a gradual increase in male participation, particularly in programmes that focus on graduate networking [5,6] or are virtual and accelerated [7]. Few studies report on the origin of students, with only one mentioning that a small proportion (7.1%) live in rural areas [5].…”

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“…Nursing continues to be a predominantly female profession [1], but there is evidence of a gradual increase in male participation, particularly in programmes that focus on graduate networking [5,6] or are virtual and accelerated [7]. Few studies report on the origin of students, with only one mentioning that a small proportion (7.1%) live in rural areas [5].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The latter starts with a specific cohort and follows it over time until the moment of graduation, taking into account the prescribed or legal duration of the programme for the university (the calculation method used in this study). Taking into account both methods of measurement, the percentages reported in the literature do not have the same meaning; in addition to the limited availability of data on enrolled students and graduates in universities, the process of researching this phenomenon and disseminating knowledge is hampered by aspects of content and form [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].…”

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Analysis of nursing programme completion rates in a southwestern Colombian university

Gaitán-Gómez,

Gaitan-Gomez,

Aristizabal

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Magna Sci. UCEVA

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The aim of this research was to determine the graduation rate of a nursing programme and to explore the factors that contribute to or hinder the successful completion of the programme. The research adopted a descriptive approach, using a sample of students enrolled in and graduating from a nursing programme at a university in the southwestern region of Colombia, from 2012 to 2021. Data for the study were obtained from the university's academic records, meticulously organised and analysed using Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets. The analytical process involved extensive descriptive statistical analysis, including frequency tables, indices and proportions. The ethical considerations of the study were duly addressed, with formal approval from the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Health, as documented in Law No. 05 of 22 April 2022. The cumulative graduation rate for the nursing programme for the period 2017 to 2021 was 37.9%. In addition, the study provided insights into the graduation rates for specific cohorts, with the following findings: for the cohort from 2012 to 2017, the rate was 18.2%; for the cohort from 2013 to 2018, the rate reached 32.3%; the cohort from 2014 to 2019 recorded a rate of 37.1%; similarly, the cohort from 2015 to 2020 recorded a rate of 40.5%, while the most recent cohort from 2016 to 2021 achieved a rate of 43.3%. Further examination of the data revealed that certain academic and socio-economic-personal factors significantly influenced successful completion of the programme. These included a strong affinity with the programme's "vocation of service to humanity" and crucial family support in a spiritual context. Looking at the cumulative and cohort-specific completion rates, it became clear that the attrition rate, which includes students who either partially or completely withdrew from the programme during their studies, was over 50%.

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Analysis of nursing programme completion rates in a southwestern Colombian university

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Aristizabal

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“…Educating faculty on the needs of military students in higher education and how to best support this population is important to facilitating VS success (Morrison-Beedy et al, 2015;Sikes et al, 2021). One example is Green Zone Training which is designed to increase faculty and staff awareness of military students' needs and resources to support their transition to civilian college environments (Chargualaf et al, 2023;Gibbs et al, 2019;Prasad et al, 2020).…”

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Facilitating Veteran Student Success: Experiences from an Accelerated BS Program

Rolland,

Rossiter,

Morrison-Beedy

2023

BHAC

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Background: Military Veterans (MVs) face unique challenges that are important to recognize when building supportive academic environments. There is a need to broaden our understanding of the diverse student population within academia, requiring us to hear their voices and deduce facilitators and barriers to their academic transition and success. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the unique needs of MV students and understand obstacles and facilitators for successful transition and completion for MV students entering a civilian baccalaureate program. Method: This study was guided by a phenomenological approach; we conducted three focus group interviews with Veteran students (n = 17) and conducted verbatim transcription thematic analysis. Results: Three themes were identified that impacted student success: (1) military experience prepared me for academic challenges, (2) defining my new role, and (3) no one left behind. Specific exemplars for thematic components to support transitioning into a civilian academic program included incorporating a military liaison for academic guidance and mentoring, acknowledging baseline skills using competency-based cohorts, and facilitating opportunities for connecting with other Veterans. Conclusion: Preparation of faculty and staff to better understand MV’s specific needs in civilian academic environments is needed.

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“…Due to lower levels of help-seeking behaviors, untreated disability symptoms in addition to academic stressors often compromise stability, prevent SVDs from successfully graduating from college and ultimately limits the their success ( 8 , 33 , 38 – 40 ). This is very concerning given lower levels of educational attainment is closely associated with increased rates of unemployment and poverty, creating significant health disparities and challenges for SVDs ( 41 ).…”

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Creating a college adjustment index score for student veterans with and without disabilities

Umucu

2022

Front. Psychiatry

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Higher education is a critical public health tool to achieve economic success, upward mobility, and improved quality of life. Yet, certain groups of students, including student veterans with and without disabilities (SVDs), are at high risk for course failure and dropout, partially due to challenges related to college adjustment. The purpose of this study is to develop a new college adjustment index score for SVDs. We had a total of 4 different research studies to examine the psychometric properties of our college adjustment index score. After conducting a series of psychometric analyses, we selected a total of 18-items. This 18-item tool may help clinicians and researchers conceptualize college adjustment among students through the lens of integrative Tinto’s model and positive psychology approaches. Our psychometric analyses revealed that this index tool is brief, reliable, and valid tool to capture college adjustment in SVDs.

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Predictors of student veterans progression and graduation in Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) Programs: A multisite study

Cited by 5 publications

References 21 publications

Analysis of nursing programme completion rates in a southwestern Colombian university

Analysis of nursing programme completion rates in a southwestern Colombian university

Facilitating Veteran Student Success: Experiences from an Accelerated BS Program

Creating a college adjustment index score for student veterans with and without disabilities

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