Transition From Baccalaureate-Prepared Bedside Nurse to Adjunct Clinical Faculty: A Concept Analysis.

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Susie M Jonassen

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Susie M Jonassen: About the Author Susie M. Jonassen, PhD, MSN-Ed, RN, CPN, is director, BSN Program, Tanner Health School of Nursing, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia. For more information, contact her at sjonasse@westga.edu.

PMID: 40042346 DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001393

AIM: This concept analysis seeks to define and clarify the concept of role transition in nursing. The concept is analyzed as it relates to the BSN-prepared nurse transitioning from expert bedside nurse to novice adjunct clinical faculty.
BACKGROUND: BSN-prepared nurses may struggle when transitioning to adjunct clinical faculty roles. Analysis of the concept is needed to its unique meanings and significance.
METHOD: Walker and Avant's linear model of concept analysis provided the framework for this analysis.
RESULTS: The analysis revealed that role transition in nursing has three defining attributes: assimilation to the role, straddling identities, and mentorship support with development, identity, and mentorship as antecedents.
CONCLUSION: With nursing faculty shortages, transition of the BSN-prepared bedside nurse to the adjunct clinical faculty needs fostering for successful role transition. Using assessment tools in addition to mentorship and support may positively affect this role transition.

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