Nurse Transition

Discussion: Transition from student to nurse

Student’s Name

Institution

Transition from student to a registered nurse is the period of learning the requirements of being a qualified nurse. During this period a student acquires knowledge and skills to become a member of the nursing community. The first three to six months is considered the most challenging time for the graduates. They face the following issues during the transition period; Caring for complex patients, Lack of confidence in their own knowledge and ability, Lack of professionalism and bullying at the workplace.

The nurse graduates care for patients in increased numbers, who have complex chronic conditions. For instance, patients with heart

They lack sufficient clinical experience and fear dealing with complex ethical situation. For instance, the new nurses may fear missing important symptoms and thus prescribing incorrect care (Hill et al,2011). In addition, they may lack sufficient clinical skills that are necessary in managing a patient. The new nurses, therefore, require a formal orientation from experienced health care providers.

During the transition period some nurses experience bullying from other staff members, which obstructs their socialization. Nurses often bully others as a way of controlling them at the work place; this promotes conflicts at work. Some new nurses that are bullied usually consider leaving the profession prematurely. In this regard, therefore, a support person is appointed for them. The person orients them to local issues and processes.

In conclusion, programs have been developed to assist in the transition from student to a registered nurse. Challenges that occur during the transition include have been discussed and solutions. The strategic implementation of programs that focus on building new nursing graduates can go a long way in making the transition process professionally rewarding. However, for a successive transition, nursing graduates should be supported by both the health care organizations and experienced