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McKenna, L., & Newton, J. M. (2009). After the graduate year: a phenomenological exploration of how new nurses develop their knowledge and skill over the first 18 months following graduation. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25. Retrieved from http://web.a.ebscohost.com.proxymu.wrlc.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=57a243af-c0d3-4f81-addf-041456493db3%40sessionmgr4005&vid=1&hid=4206

The transition from student nurse to registered nurse can be exciting, stressful and challenging and reality shock can be experienced (Kaihlanen, Lakanmaa, & Salminen, 2013). The skills knowledge and values learned during the 3 years period of the undergraduate program should be demonstrated while working as a Registered nurse. The transition from nursing student to professional nurse is complex and multifaceted experience (Clark & Springer, 2012). Therefore, it’s essential to guide the student during their learning process for their professional development. It is difficult for the student nurse to work on their own unsupervised right after completing their program. Being independent registered nurse will take lots of practice skills wise and knowledge wise. The transition from student to staff nurse ‘is a common rite of passage that marks the end of initial educational preparation in the discipline and the

In my current role as a nurse educator I feel the desire to pursue my dream of obtaining a master’s degree, specializing in nursing education. It has been 27 years since I have sat in the student chair in a classroom; therefore, I anticipate a number of challenges and barriers to overcome. In this paper I will present and describe three challenges that I expect to be faced with over the next two years. I will also discuss the strategies I plan to use to address these challenges.

According to Chater and Litchfield's study done on new graduate nurses who work in a neonatal unit at an Australian hospital, five themes: "knowing, planning, support, fulfilment, adapting and being flexible" can be utilized to help student nurses and new graduate nurses to better manage their clinical time (Chater & Litchfield, 2007).

The beginning of a new graduate nurses career rarely begins easily, there seems to be a distinct disconnect between the fantasy of what it means to be a nurse and the reality of bedside nursing. Nursing school seems to feed into this disconnection, in that it does not prepare the new graduate registered nurse (NGRN) for their professional practice. What nursing school does is give the NGRN the basics, a peak into what is to come. The NGRN has to find out for themselves what the true meaning of being a nurse is and if it fits their preconceived ideas.

Key Message #2: “Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression.” (Institute of Medicine, 2010, p. 163) As the IOM reports, changes in the health care system are requiring major changes in the nursing education requirements to meet the immediate needs of our patients. Nurses need to understand the importance of obtaining a higher level of education so that they can practice to their fullest

Katie’s educational background is an MS, RN-BC, CNS. She obtained this position with her MS, CNS. The working model in nursing schools has MS-prepared instructors teaching undergraduate, PhD- prepared instructors teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (MS), and BSN prepared instructors teaching Licensed Practical Nurses and nursing assistant classes. The College of Nursing at Mount Carmel has appropriate numbers of PhD and MSNEd- prepared staff to provide appropriate supervision during clinical experiences.

Continuing education is important for health professionals and is required by AHPRAH (AHPRAH, 2016) Continued Professional development is particularly important for Nurses. It is important they keep up to date so that they can be informed of best practise and give their patients the greatest likelihood of good health outcomes. (Pool, Poell, Berings, & ten Cate, 2016) Even if these factors were not important The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has mandated that all nurses and midwives must meet the continuing professional development (CPD) standards.(A. N. Council, 2014) The Nursing and Midwifery Board require that all nurses have at least 20 hours of CPD per year.

As a first semester nursing student my journey into developing nursing skills has just begun,

The NMBA has set several specific requirements in place that outline professional development and evolving prerequisites for nurses. Some of the fundamental components include nurses “participating in at least 20 hours of continuing nursing professional development” – which may incorporate participation in mandatory skills acquisition – per year and keeping written documentation of it for verification, (NMBA, 2016). This continuation of professional education and development, as well as documenting it concisely, is critical in the assessment process of a successful nurse in the field of contemporary healthcare.

Teaching and learning in the clinical setting is not a new concept and the teaching of clinical skill to nursing student ranks high on the current agenda of nurse education (Pfeil, 2003). Therefore, has be the duty of teachers to continue to provide ongoing guidance during teaching and learning taking place. According to While (2004), the mentor is required to feel personally and professionally confident when assessing the student’s performance. This allows the development of the students will become better and more effective.

For nurses there are certain requirements for continuing professional development that need to be completed throughout their professional lives and to provide correct clinical care (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, 2016). The requirements for continuing professional development for a nurse are that, they are required to attend workshops and seminars through a professional group or a professional organisation that may offer certificates for the completion of new courses (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, 2016). Another requirement is self directed learning to improve skills and their own knowledge. Self directed learning indicates a real interest and love of their profession. The nursing profession also has mandatory learning activities which requires them to attend or study other forms of developing skills and knowledge. Nurses are required to attend or participate in 20 hours of active learning per year (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2010). Nurses are expected to keep written documentation of all professional development they have completed throughout the year. All documentation must include the date when the activity was performed, a brief description of the activities attended or studied, the number of hours spent on each activity and if possible a completion certificate from the activity (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2010). All these

Professional nursing practitioners travel a long path to become experts in their field. Admission requirements into the BSN program vary from university to university but retain basic similarities. Universities demand that the prospective student passes in English composition, life sciences, physical sciences, Mathematics, humanities, social, and behavioral sciences. Upon admission, the course takes four years of study. Typically, the course comprises studies in physiology, human anatomy, nursing care, nursing pharmacology, illness management and mental health nursing as the foundation units. Support units include research methods, leadership and management (of health services), critical thinking, decision-making and professional development.

I once heard someone say, “Find something you love to do and you’ll always be successful.” If you want to be in a field where you are continually learning, nursing would be the top pick. This paper will reflect the journey I have taken from Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with the incorporation of my learning objectives from my clinical course.

To be able to remain working and practicing as a nurse or a midwife you must keep your skills and knowledge up to date through lifelong learning. This requires that nurses complete 450 hours of registered practice along with 35 hours of learning activities every three years along with the annual fee of £100. Medicines, treatments and equipment are continuously changing so it’s important that nurses keep up to date to ensure that patients are getting the best available care. “You must take part in appropriate learning and practice activities that maintain and develop you competence and performance” (NMC, 2008 p6).