The Lived Experience of Veteran and Military Nursing Majors Transitioning to College
Ken Tillman,
Dell Mars,
Rebecca White
et al.
Abstract:A needs assessment was conducted with a group of veteran and military students enrolled in prerequisite general education courses for a bachelor's degree in nursing. This qualitative study sought to explore the question: What is the lived experience of veteran and military nursing majors transitioning to college? Using a phenomenological approach, we found three overarching themes: Interactions on Campus, Barriers to Success, and Facilitators of Success. Within these themes, nine subthemes emerged reflecting p… Show more
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