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Charting the course of change

Y Hill1, J MacGregor

  • 1Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, Canterbury Christ Church College.

Journal of Clinical Nursing
|May 16, 1998
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Workplace transitions for nurses are complex. A 2-year conversion program for enrolled nurses to become Registered General Nurses (RGN), Registered Mental Nurses (RMN), or Registered Sick Children

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing education
  • Professional development
  • Workplace transition

Background:

  • Workplace transition is complex for healthcare practitioners.
  • Successful role transitions require collaboration between students, teachers, and clinical managers.
  • Enrolled nurses often undertake conversion programs to advance their careers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences of enrolled nurses in a part-time conversion program.
  • To analyze changes in student perceptions over a 2-year educational program.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the conversion program from participant and employer perspectives.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 100 enrolled nurses.
  • Part-time conversion program to Registered General Nurse (RGN), Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), or Registered Sick Children's Nurse (RSCN).
  • Longitudinal assessment of student perceptions over two years.

Main Results:

  • Student perceptions evolved significantly during the 2-year program.
  • The conversion program was perceived positively by the participating nurses.
  • Employers also viewed the conversion program favorably.

Conclusions:

  • The conversion program facilitates a positive transition for nurses.
  • Structured support, involving teachers and clinical managers, is crucial for role transitions.
  • Continuous professional development programs are valuable for nursing workforce advancement.

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