Reply To: Managing RN clinical practice to DNP Practice

[jimmy]

While I did not experience being a CNA at the bedside, I struggled to transition from a student to a new graduate registered nurse as I did not have experience in the patient care realm. The transition from a nursing school student to one on the floor and responsible for patients is a massive paradigm shift. It is safe to assume similar differences in transition as you move from one role of practice to a much higher role of responsibility. Change is difficult, especially when the responsibility is dramatically shifting. One of the suspected dilemmas I will run into is delegating to older, more experienced nurses; as we all know, experienced nurses know the ins and outs of specific diseases and their required treatments. I have noted through various forums that practitioners have difficulty with the shift in pace, the scope of practice, clinical decision-making, and the change in team dynamics. Overall, it benefits those with bedside experience as it will assist in transitioning from patient interactions despite the new role title. I am interested in seeing if others have any insights on the difficulties in transition and how it may not be accessible regarding their specialty. Thanks for the post.