The transition from novice to professional nurse

The transition from novice to professional nurse 2500 – 3000 words (excluding references) The transition from novice to professional nurse is rarely linear and its progression is influenced by a number of internal and external factors. There are a number of theories about the process of transition which recognise common stages which the ‘novice to nurse’ will likely experience. *Undertake a review of the peer reviewed literature on transition for the newly graduated nurse *Identify, consider and evaluate relevant theories *Compare and contrast two of these theories *Describe common stages of transition *Discuss recommendations for supporting the novice to achieve role attainment Refers to, interprets and uses appropriate literature; expands on the Course readings with further relevant literature, including a minimum of ten recent journal articles the last 5-10 years