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- Veterans are increasingly enrolling in college, especially in nursing programs, due to military downsizing and GI Bill benefits.
- A study focused on 11 veterans highlighted that their transition from military to academic life is difficult due to stark cultural and structural differences.
- Understanding military culture can help faculty better support veteran students in their nursing education journey.
Article Abstract
With the downsizing of military forces and the support of GI Bill benefits, a growing number of veterans are returning to college. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the researchers sought to understand the transition experiences of 11 veterans enrolled in baccalaureate nursing programs. Data suggest the transition process is challenging, marked by significant change in structure and culture from one context to the next. Veterans return to school to learn and seek meaning and purpose in the pursuit of a nursing degree. Faculty understanding of military culture is a first step in guiding the student veteran to success in nursing education.
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