At the conclusion of this class, I will be transitioning from an experienced adjunct educator in the clinical environment to a novice Master’s degree nurse educator. This new position will require the desire to learn new skills, values, and being able to socialize into the new work setting. Working in both the Associates and Baccalaureate programs has separate challenges, organizational environments, and student populations (Paul, 2015). The purpose of this first journal entry is to apply appropriate concepts, theories, or principles to a situation observed during the first three weeks of the practicum experience.
Observed Situation in the Practicum Experience
At the beginning of the practicum experience, I was