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Transition From Baccalaureate-Prepared Bedside Nurse to Adjunct Clinical Faculty: A Concept Analysis
1About the Author Susie M. Jonassen, PhD, MSN-Ed, RN, CPN, is director, BSN Program, Tanner Health School of Nursing, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia. For more information, contact her at sjonasse@westga.edu .
Aim:
This concept analysis seeks to define and clarify the concept of role transition in nursing. The concept is analyzed as it relates to the BSN-prepared nurse transitioning from expert bedside nurse to novice adjunct clinical faculty.
Background:
BSN-prepared nurses may struggle when transitioning to adjunct clinical faculty roles. Analysis of the concept is needed to its unique meanings and significance.
Method:
Walker and Avant's linear model of concept analysis provided the framework for this analysis.
Results:
The analysis revealed that role transition in nursing has three defining attributes: assimilation to the role, straddling identities, and mentorship support with development, identity, and mentorship as antecedents.
Conclusion:
With nursing faculty shortages, transition of the BSN-prepared bedside nurse to the adjunct clinical faculty needs fostering for successful role transition. Using assessment tools in addition to mentorship and support may positively affect this role transition.
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