Valerie Whynall’s dissertation entitled, New Graduate Nurses’ Transition to Clinical Practice: A Phenomenological Study of Preparation, Transition Shock, and Early Practice Experiences, on Tuesday, May 12 at 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The study explored the lived experiences of new graduate nurses within their first 12 months of clinical practice.
Employing a phenomenological methodology, her work explored the transition from student to practicing profession. Utilizing Duscher’s Transition Shock Theory, Valerie examined experiences and reactions of new graduate nurses to becoming a nurse a working independently on the hospital floor—in the hospital. with patients.
Her findings suggest that the process of transitioning to practice is a significant period of personal growth but is also a time of self-doubt and emotional turmoil. External factors such as supportive work environments, clinical preparation and work-life balance play a significant role in the overall experience of the new graduate nurse. Conclusions from this research emphasize the importance of preceptors' support for the confidence building of new nurses within the first year of nursing.
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