Problem
I. Why is your attitude about professional practice important and what are the elements surrounding your attitude that influence others perceptions of you as a health professional?
II. Case Study A: Alannah
Alannah, a final-semester third-year student in a Bachelor of Nursing program, is preparing a plan to assist her in moving into a registered nurse role. She is apprehensive and anxious to excel in her new role. She knows that she can prepare for transition by drawing on the literature and other resources available to her. In this situation, Alannah considers the following questions in preparing to develop her transition plan.
• What do you know and understand about factors influencing the transition to a beginner RN?
• What strategies do you think may assist a new nurse in adjusting to practice?
• How could others support you in your transition?
III. Case Study B: Newton
Newton, a nursing unit manager in an orthopaedic ward, has three new graduate registered nurses starting work in his clinical area. He needs to develop an orientation program that will assist them in adjusting to their new roles and responsibilities.
• What advice could you give Newton regarding the needs of the new graduates?
• What specific topics could be covered in the program, and why?
• How could Newton prepare his senior registered nurse colleagues to meet the support needs of the new graduates?