title: ROTC training teaches nursing students critical thinking skills.
abstract: The rising cost of college has many students seeking financial assistance. One option for helping students pay for an education is the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Most educators are aware that ROTC students attend military classes and maintain physical fitness in addition to attending regular classes. However, nurse educators may not know that ROTC students receive intensive training in teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking, all extremely important skills required in professional nursing. The author describes the ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University, PO Box 1066, Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA. rogrigg@siue.edu
authors.forename: Rosanne
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Griggs
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008888:Military Nursing / Q000193:education*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D013850:Thinking; D014481:United States