Journal of Nursing : Transition
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Making the Transition From Student to Working RN
Ron Simpson, RN
Guidelines and tips for transitioning to working nurse and additional tips on surviving the first year. -
Examining the Transition for New Graduate Professional RN
Kara Solem, Student Nurse Tammy L. Stuart MS RN Assistant Professor School of Nursing Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Transition into the role of the professional nurse is cause for great excitement and apprehension for the student nurse. As a soon to be BSN graduate, this author noted a similar theme amongst classmates which provided an opportunity for inquiry to highlight key strategies for successful transition for the entry-level professional nurse
