Nurses' perceptions and experiences of work role transitions: a mixed methods systematic review of the literature

Abstract

Informed work and educational environments are required for all groups of nurses. Using existing models of transition can facilitate successful individual transitions and develop the workplace.

Professional identity and the Clinical Research Nurse: A qualitative study exploring issues having an impact on participant recruitment in research

“…Participants perceived the transition into a research delivery role had somehow altered key relationships with patients and the multidisciplinary team. The prolonged role transition and associated upheaval left them striving for a new sense of professional self (Arrowsmith, Lau‐Walker, Norman, & Maben, ).…”

“…Role transition has been described as an emotional and uncomfortable journey. “Striving for a new professional self” (Arrowsmith et al., ), is familiar in any role transition in nursing, though higher levels of stress exist in novice nurses compared with more experienced professionals. In this study, the majority of participants were experienced nurses, yet they broadly expressed shock at the prolonged role transition specifically related to a research post, comparing the experience to previous role transitions that had been less traumatic.…”

“…Know‐how is a fundamental aspect of role transition linked closely with professional identity (Arrowsmith et al., ). Skills acquisition to fulfill the demands of a new role is an important step in developing competent practice and experienced nurses are often well equipped with the necessary skills to undertake new roles.…”

The MINDBODYSTRONG Intervention for New Nurse Residents: 6‐Month Effects on Mental Health Outcomes, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors, and Job Satisfaction

“…Newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs) report high levels of stress and stress‐related illnesses (Arrowsmith, Lau‐Walker, Norman, & Maben, ; Frogeli, Rudman, Ljotsson, & Gustavsson, ; Lovgren, Gustavsson, Melin, & Rudman, ). As many as 66% of NLRNs report severe levels of burnout in their first years of practice (Laschinger & Fida, ).…”

Transition from child to adult health services: A qualitative study of the views and experiences of families of young adults with intellectual disabilities

“…The findings from this research can be contextualised in Meleis et al's () Transitions Theory, which has been widely utilised in nursing research and practice (Arrowsmith, Lau‐Walker, Norman, & Maben, ; Brown et al, ; Lindmark, Bülow, Mårtensson, & Rönning, ; Munck, Björklund, Jansson, Lundberg, & Wagman, ). This theory recognises transition as a complex and multidimensional process and provides a framework for characteristics and indicators of healthy transition processes.…”