Reflective Essay On Nursing Model

According to Bridges "it isn't the changes that you do in, it’s the transition.” (2000). My interpretation of that statement would be that change is the end result of the transition. The important steps to making this a positive experience would include the acknowledgment and acceptance of the change. This perspective requires acknowledgment that reinforcing new roles and behavior patterns are often altered with change. With the focus on developing the skills to have confidence in oneself and to feel at ease with the decision to make a change, Bridges’(2000) model of transition resonates with me. Through my experiences with the transition of becoming a Registered Nursing (RN) student I can relate to the ending stage of the Bridges’ model. Letting go of the past and making the decision to further my education, becoming a part-time student was a difficult decision. Trying to balance between my current employment, family and school responsibilities have been challenging. What resonates most have been my experiences going through the phase of disenchantment recognizing that my life goals have changed from being content as an LPN to wanting to increase my nursing …show more content…
Blais and Hayes (2011) described this stage as being identified with the “ Acceptance of new knowledge, values, attitudes, and behaviors associated with role change”(p.6). When applying this stage to the role of the nursing student it represents a fundamental step in complete acceptance to be fully engaged in being a nursing student. Acceptance of new ways of thinking and behaving are stepping stones to becoming a successful critically thinking student. Balancing employment, family and educational obligations is difficult and can be overwhelming causing contemplation of the notion to give up (Blais and Hayes (2011). Support from my family and co-workers have been a vital part of my ability to continue on throughout my journey as a BN