The rigorous nature of nursing programs
may have a significant impact on healthpromoting behaviors and perceived barriers
to health promotion for students, particularly
for nontraditional nursing students.
Examining these variables may provide
valuable information for the development and
implementation of programs that encourage
student participation in a variety of healthpromoting activities and help address issues
related to perceived barriers to health
promotion. Targeting nontraditional students
may also provide the necessary support for
these students to improve their overall health
and foster success in their nursing programs