Preceptors Perceptions of the Transition of Newly Qualified Professional Nurses to Develop a Preceptorship Model - Abstract
Transitioning to a professional role is not easy for newly qualified professional nurses. In South Africa, the National Department of Health found that newly qualified professional nurse a newly qualified professional nurse is reported to have great difficulties when entering the clinical area. This study aimed to investigate newly qualified professional nurses’ professional transition experiences to develop a preceptorship model.
This article was part of bigger doctoral study. A qualitative, descriptive phenomenological study was conducted by applying semi-structured interviews to gather facts from seven preceptors. Data were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s six steps to thematic analysis. The study revealed that newly qualified professional nurses face transition challenges when entering clinical practice. Newly qualified professional nurses believe they are thrown far in and experience a reality shock while new to clinical practice.