Abstract
AIM: The aim of this research was to identify factors that facilitated successful completion of a prelicensure registered nursing program for African American men.
BACKGROUND: Successful completion of prelicensure nursing programs by African American men can increase diversity in the nursing profession. Further investigation is needed to understand the factors that can lead to success in completing prelicensure programs.
METHOD: An explanatory, multiple-case study design was used to explore the personal characteristics, perspectives, and life events of African American men who completed prelicensure nursing programs.
RESULTS: The five factors that influenced success were establishing goals, securing financial resources, maintaining family as a support system, meeting academic expectations, and developing a sense of belonging.
CONCLUSION: Recommendations for how nurse educators can implement strategies to promote success for this population of students are discussed.