Accelerated Second-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduates' Transition to Professional Practice. 2017

Cheryl L Brandt, and Melissa R Boellaard, and Kaitlyn M Wilberding

Few studies have investigated accelerated second baccalaureate degree nursing program (ASBSN) graduates' transition to practice. ASBSN graduates (N = 7) were interviewed within 12 to 15 months of graduation about their transition to practice. Using interpretive description, data were analyzed to identify common themes. Eleven themes emerged, including (a) Intense Situations Evoked Strong Emotions, (b) Patient Safety Was Paramount as I Built Confidence, (c) Being on My Own Was Frightening, and (d) The ASBSN Program Mirrored the Intensity of Real-Life Nursing and Helped Me Transition to Practice. ASBSN graduates' transition shared similarities with traditional baccalaureate nursing program graduates. They experienced stress, needed support, and contributed to the health care team as they gained confidence. The intensity of the interviewees' ASBSN program prepared them for real-life nursing practice. Graduates' accounts of their transition should persuade staff development professionals to plan postorientation development that considers previous education, work experience, and potential for organizational leadership. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2017;48(1):14-19.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011364 Professional Practice The use of one's knowledge in a particular profession. It includes, in the case of the field of biomedicine, professional activities related to health care and the actual performance of the duties related to the provision of health care. Practice, Professional,Practices, Professional,Professional Practices
D011795 Surveys and Questionnaires Collections of data obtained from voluntary subjects. The information usually takes the form of answers to questions, or suggestions. Community Survey,Nonrespondent,Questionnaire,Questionnaires,Respondent,Survey,Survey Method,Survey Methods,Surveys,Baseline Survey,Community Surveys,Methodology, Survey,Nonrespondents,Questionnaire Design,Randomized Response Technique,Repeated Rounds of Survey,Respondents,Survey Methodology,Baseline Surveys,Design, Questionnaire,Designs, Questionnaire,Methods, Survey,Questionnaire Designs,Questionnaires and Surveys,Randomized Response Techniques,Response Technique, Randomized,Response Techniques, Randomized,Survey, Baseline,Survey, Community,Surveys, Baseline,Surveys, Community,Techniques, Randomized Response
D004508 Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate A four-year program in nursing education in a college or university leading to a B.S.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Graduates are eligible for state examination for licensure as RN (Registered Nurse). External Degree Programs, Nursing,Nursing Education, Baccalaureate,Baccalaureate Nursing Education,Baccalaureate Nursing Educations,Education, Baccalaureate Nursing,Educations, Baccalaureate Nursing,Nursing Educations, Baccalaureate
D004509 Education, Nursing, Continuing Educational programs designed to inform nurses of recent advances in their fields. Education, Nursing, Post-Basic,Education, Nursing, Post-Registration,Nursing Education, Continuing,Nursing Education, Post-Basic,Nursing Education, Post-Registration,Post-Basic Nursing Education,Post-Registration Nursing Education,Continuing Nursing Education,Education, Continuing Nursing,Education, Post-Basic Nursing,Education, Post-Registration Nursing,Nursing Education, Post Basic,Nursing Education, Post Registration,Post Basic Nursing Education,Post Registration Nursing Education
D004511 Education, Nursing, Graduate Those educational activities engaged in by holders of a bachelor's degree in nursing, which are primarily designed to prepare them for entrance into a specific field of nursing, and may lead to board certification or a more advanced degree. Education, Nursing, Postgraduate,Nursing Education, Graduate,Nursing Education, Postgraduate,Postgraduate Nursing Education,Graduate Nursing Education,Education, Graduate Nursing,Education, Postgraduate Nursing
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013338 Students, Nursing Individuals enrolled in a school of nursing or a formal educational program leading to a degree in nursing. Nurses, Pupil,Pupil Nurses,Nursing Student,Nursing Students,Student, Nursing,Nurse, Pupil,Pupil Nurse

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