Minimizing transition shock: Preparing graduates for the real world

Other Titles

Transition to Practice

Abstract

Duchscher's model of Transition Shock speaks to the unavoidable space between educational ideals and the realities of professional nursing practice. The author offers pragmatic insights into changing roles, relationships, responsibilities, and knowledge in the development of a new graduates' evolving professional identity during the initial 12 months of their practice.

Authors

Judy E. Duchscher

Author Details

Judy E. Duchscher, PhD, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Sigma Membership

Xi Eta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Transition, Graduates, Shock

Recommended Citation

Duchscher, Judy E., "Minimizing transition shock: Preparing graduates for the real world" (2018). NERC (Nursing Education Research Conference). 72.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/nerc/2018/presentations_2018/72

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission