Open AccessAPRN transition to practice
Author(s) -
Janet A. Urbanowicz
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the nurse practitioner/the nurse practitioner
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.15
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 1538-8662
pISSN - 0361-1817
DOI - 10.1097/01.npr.0000605520.88939.d1
Subject(s) - transition (genetics) , medical education , psychology , nursing , medicine , chemistry , biochemistry , gene
Leaving the comfort zone of being an experienced RN for a new career as an inexperienced advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is one of the greatest difficulties of the APRN transition to practice. Although this challenge is frequently discussed in the literature, progress in creating transition programs has been slow. To date, very few formal APRN residency or fellowship transition programs exist. Practicing APRNs can advocate for a formal transition program in their organizations.