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Hispanic nursing students’ journey to success: a meta-synthesis
Journal of Nursing Education
  • Jessica Alicea-Planas, Fairfield University
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Article
Article Version
Post-print
Publication Date
1-1-2009
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

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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Citation Information
Jessica Alicea-Planas. "Hispanic nursing students’ journey to success: a meta-synthesis" Journal of Nursing Education Vol. 48 Iss. 9 (2009)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jessica-alicea-planas/4/