Nursing has been a long-standing occupation traditionally lacking the definition of a formed profession. Historically, the judicial system viewed the nursing as an occupation than a profession. The previous nurse image failed to show and autonomous provider of care, rather a subordinate “handmaiden” to the physician, who is implementing routine and repetitive care (Hoeve and Roodbol, 2014).In contention with physicians, nurses exercise independent judgment, accountability, and responsibility for self-actions in the care of the patient. Despite the attitudes and the stereotypical image of a female nurse, significant developments in education, research, and vertical advancements have met the criteria of nursing as a profession. In contrast, an
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Successful integration in professional socialization requires exposure to multiple influential social opportunities. The disparity in the socialization of the nurse has been associated with adverse outcomes such as turnover rates, attrition, and loss of productivity (Borovies and Newman, 1981). The new nurse is limited to the application of education until professional socialization occurs. One barrier to successful professional socialization is the change in educational platforms. Healthcare and health education has experienced dramatic changes over the last several decades. The growing demand for nurses has positioned nursing field to seek alternative methods of continuing education programs and new methods of delivery accommodating adult …show more content…
Furthermore, providing a poor preceptor who lacks the fundamentals of adult learning will fail to communicate practical learning outcomes. Outcomes that are measurable and consistent with the evaluation of the graduate program. Conversely, having a preceptor who is negative, struggling with personal role conflicts, overworked, and lack of managerial oversight provides inadequate exposure to the culture of nursing. Nursing students will not internalize the values, ethics and culture established by the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses. The peer support and the interdisciplinary relationship expectations may conflict with the theoretical knowledge obtained in school. Identifying and promoting graduate nurse programs and preceptors will develop the new nurse in a positive way. Moreover, meaningful relationships provide avenues for professional advancement, enhance the self-fulfillment of the nurse graduate nurse, and meet the needs of the
Successful integration in professional socialization requires exposure to multiple influential social opportunities. The disparity in the socialization of the nurse has been associated with adverse outcomes such as turnover rates, attrition, and loss of productivity (Borovies and Newman, 1981). The new nurse is limited to the application of education until professional socialization occurs. One barrier to successful professional socialization is the change in educational platforms. Healthcare and health education has experienced dramatic changes over the last several decades. The growing demand for nurses has positioned nursing field to seek alternative methods of continuing education programs and new methods of delivery accommodating adult …show more content…
Furthermore, providing a poor preceptor who lacks the fundamentals of adult learning will fail to communicate practical learning outcomes. Outcomes that are measurable and consistent with the evaluation of the graduate program. Conversely, having a preceptor who is negative, struggling with personal role conflicts, overworked, and lack of managerial oversight provides inadequate exposure to the culture of nursing. Nursing students will not internalize the values, ethics and culture established by the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses. The peer support and the interdisciplinary relationship expectations may conflict with the theoretical knowledge obtained in school. Identifying and promoting graduate nurse programs and preceptors will develop the new nurse in a positive way. Moreover, meaningful relationships provide avenues for professional advancement, enhance the self-fulfillment of the nurse graduate nurse, and meet the needs of the