Role Transition of Senior Year Nursing Students: Analysis of Predictors for Role Transition.
10.11111/jkana.2014.20.2.187
- Author:
Worlsook LEE
1
;
Ju Yeon UHM
;
Taewha LEE
Author Information
1. Graduate School, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Korea. jyuhm@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Role transition;
Senior year nursing students;
Self-esteem;
Interpersonal relationship;
Anxiety during clinical practicum
- MeSH:
Anxiety;
Humans;
Korea;
Logistic Models;
Nursing;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Seoul;
Students, Nursing*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2014;20(2):187-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the perception of role transition from a student nurse to a registered nurse among senior year nursing students and to examine factors affecting their role transition. METHODS: A descriptive survey with convenience sampling was conducted in four nursing colleges in Seoul, South Korea. Data were collected using a self-administrated questionnaire. Four instruments including role transition, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and anxiety during clinical practicum were used and the students'demographics were also collected. A multiple logistic regression was used to identify predictors for the role transition. RESULTS: A total of 233 nursing students were surveyed and final analysis was conducted utilizing 226 participants. Mean point of perceived role transition (5 point scale) was 3.34+/-0.44. In a multiple regression model, high self-esteem, good interpersonal relationships, low anxiety during clinical practicum, and high satisfaction in college life were significant predictors of a smooth transition (Adj. R2=.32, F=22.28, p<.001). CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that role transition from a student nurse to a registered nurse is facilitated through the establishment of programs to improve self-esteem and interpersonal relationships and to reduce anxiety during clinical practicum.
