2018 TNA and TSNA Joint Annual Conference

2018 TNA-TSNA JOINT CONFERENCE | ADVOCACY IN ACTION
creative and innovative model of transition from academia into practice. The outcomes were to reduce new
graduate dissatisfaction and stress, to improve nurse retention and thus improve the patient experience.
The poster will depict the framework of the “Transition into Practice Socialization” model that includes (1)
assignment of the clinical preceptor for the senior student’s capstone clinical immersion experience who will
also serve as the graduate’s preceptor post-graduation, (2) student learning assignments, (3) KATA process,
(4) structured transitional experiences in practice (STEP) model for new graduate orientation, and (5)
preceptor training, compensation, and recognition. Additionally, outcome data (i.e. patient satisfaction and
new graduate retention) will be presented. Reference
Kavanagh, J. & Szweda, C. (2017). A crisis in competency: The strategic and ethical imperative to assessing
the new graduate nurses’ clinical reasoning. Nursing Education Perspectives, 38, 57-62.
Objectives:
The poster presentation will depict the framework of the “Transition into Practice Socialization”
The objectives of the model are to:
(1) enhance new graduate retention
(2) impact patient satisfaction
Methods/Procedures:
The Improvement KATA process was used to identify current situation and the target condition related to
new graduate satisfaction.
Findings:
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Recommendations for Practice/Research:
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Transitioning to Practice: Does a Summer Externship Program Improve
Students’ Perception Related to Competency, Interprofessional Collaboration,
and Role Transition from Student to Nurse
LeAnne Wilhite (Presenter)
Problem Addressed:
An integral component of nursing programs is the practical experience gained by clinical rotations through
varied health care settings. Offering a diverse student experience in the hospital setting prior to graduation
fosters a continued growth for the student exposing them to the nursing culture including interprofessional
development and skilled communication. A summer externship program allows continued exposure to
bedside nursing as well as a more comprehensive understanding of the team approach necessary for
successful patient care.
Objectives:
This qualitative phenomenological study attempts to identify common themes among the students
related to their summer externship experience and the impact on their perceptions related to competency,
interprofessional collaboration, and role transition from student to nurse.
Methods/Procedures:
The data was collected via an anonymous reflective survey given to the students in the fall semester
following the summer externship experience to allow for assimilation of the experience by the student. The
findings were aggregated via common themes related to the students’ perception of the experience as it
related to competency, interprofessional collaboration, and role transition from student to nurse.
Findings:
A common theme was an improvement in communication skills and a broader understanding of the role of
the registered nurse.
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