Role transition can be both challenging and exciting. This study presents the findings of
phase one of a two-part study conducted by Deasy et al (2011), which explored final-year
student nurses’ (n=116) perceptions and expectations of role transition. The students were registered on four-year BSc nursing programmes at an Irish university. Data was analyzed using SPSS (version 16). A response rate of 84% was achieved. Over half of respondents said they were adequately prepared for the post of registered nurse. Respondents generally perceived themselves to be competent across a range of domains: managing workloads; prioritizing care delivery; interpersonal skills; time management skills; ethical decision making; and providing health information and education. In contrast, not all were confident about their knowledge and many expected the transition to be problematic. Most expected to be supported and to receive constructive feedback. Recommendations include nurturing supportive work environments to reduce stress and increase confidence.
Ireland has seen much change in nurse education resulting in four year degree programmes since 2002. A unique aspect of these programmes was the incorporation of rostered internship. This study explored role transition for ...
Deasy, Christine; Doody, Owen; Tuohy, Dympna(National Institute of Health Sciences, 2011)
Ireland has experienced dramatic changes in nurse education, moving from certificate to diploma (1994) and to a degree (2002) model of nurse education and training for mental health, general and intellectual disability. A ...
The pattern of residential services for people with intellectual disability in Ireland has seen many positive developments in recent years, with more places made available in residential homes within both community- and ...
