Essay:
2500 – 3000 words (excluding references)
The transition from novice to professional nurse is rarely linear and its progression is influenced by internal and external factors. There are a number of theories about the process of transition which can assist in understanding the sometimes confusing and stressful experience of being a newly graduated registered nurse. Using contemporary research findings about new graduates’ transition to practice, this essay will address the following questions:
1. What are considered the top three issues for new graduate nurses in transitioning to employment?
2. What factors affect how new graduate nurses manage these issues in their transition to employment?
3. What strategies can new graduate nurses use to ensure their first year of employment is a positive experience?
Preparation for Practice & Leadership Marking Rubric
Excellent Very good Good Barely adequate Inadequate Did not meet criteria Comments
Content is accurate and demonstrates understanding/ comprehension of the topic (15 marks) 15 12 9 7.5 3 0
The paper is insightful, complex and demonstrates engagement with the Course (15 marks) 15 12 9 7.5 3 0
The student identifies and describes relevant theories and stages of transition (15 marks) 15 12 9 7.5 3 0
Demonstration of critical analysis; the student critically compares relevant theories (10 marks) 10 8 6 5 2 0
Refers to, interprets and uses appropriate literature; expands on the Course readings with further relevant literature,including a minimum of ten recent journal articles (10 marks) 10 8 6 5 2 0
Organisation is clear; good framework; information is presented logically (10 marks) 10 8 6 5 2 0
Writing style is clear and easy to understand; ideas and information are clearly articulated (7.5 marks) 8 6 5 4 1.5 0
The work is free of spelling, grammar, syntax, formatting and punctuation errors (7.5 marks) 7 6 4 3.5 1.5 0
All APA rules are followed for ‘in-text’ referencing and reference list is accurate(5 marks) 5 4 3 2.5 1 0
Demonstrates word processing skills; work is aesthetically pleasing, appropriate front choice (12 point font), neat and carefully thought out (double spaced) presentation (5 marks) 5 4 3 2.5 1 0