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An evaluation of staff nurse role transition
1Women's Health Studies School, University of Central England, Birmingham. dee.amos@uce.ac.uk
Abstract:
This article summarises a study undertaken to examine the factors that influence role transition from student to staff nurse. It considers the impact of Project 2000 and reports on issues that enhance or inhibit role transition for newly qualified nurses. The study supports the UKCC's findings that students are able to question and evaluate practice, but do not feel they have the necessary clinical skills on qualifying. The evaluation showed that structured support is vital to assist role transition and can reduce anxiety and culture shock even in very busy areas. The participants identified that the newly acquired responsibility and accountability can be both enjoyable and threatening.
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