Document Type

Article

Article Version

Post-print

Publication Date

2009

Abstract

With the Hispanic population considered the largest and fastest growing minority population, Hispanic health care needs will continue to place significant demands on our current system. Increasing the number of Hispanic nurses has become a priority. However, Latinos continue to account for only a small percentage of those enrolled in nursing programs. High attrition rates also negatively affect the number of Hispanic graduates. A more in-depth investigation of this complex issue may lead to increased awareness and understanding of the obstacles. This meta-synthesis aims to identify facilitators and barriers for Hispanic nursing students along their journey to success.

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Copyright 2009 Slack Publishing

Post-print archived with permission. Final published version available http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/19645370

Publication Title

Journal of Nursing Education

Published Citation

Alicea-Planas, J. (2009). Hispanic nursing students’ journey to success: a meta-synthesis. Journal of Nursing Education, 48 (9), 504-514. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20090610-04

DOI

10.3928/01484834-20090610-04

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