title: Transition Program to Promote Incoming Nursing Student Success in Higher Education.
abstract: A new model for addressing first-generation and minority student issues when starting nursing school was implemented using an interactive, peer-developed, 2-day program to create a sense of community and relieve anxiety. The program focused on students' needs, engagement, networking, first-hand experience with resources and methods to reduce cultural dissonance. Participation included critiquing modeling of proper clinical attire, meeting with peer mentors, and locating important campus resources. The program, conducted by minority students under the supervision and guidance of faculty mentors, received excellent evaluations.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Professor, School of Nursing and Principal Investigator, AHEAD Grant (Dr Latham); Health Psychologist and Health Professions Operations Manager, AHEAD Grant (Dr Singh); and BSN Student (Mss Lim, Nguyen, and Tara), School of Nursing, California State University, Fullerton.
authors.forename: Christine L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Latham
authors.forename: Harsimran
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Charmaine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.forename: Sherin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tara
mesh_terms: D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups; D017145:Models, Educational; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010379:Peer Group; D012307:Risk Factors; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013332:Student Dropouts; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States