From EN to BN to RN: an exploration and analysis of the literature
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Article Title | From EN to BN to RN: an exploration and analysis of the literature |
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ERA Journal ID | 40054 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ralph, Nicholas (Author), Birks, Melanie (Author), Chapman, Ysanne (Author), Muldoon, Nona (Author) and McPherson, Carol (Author) |
Journal Title | Contemporary Nurse |
Journal Citation | 43 (2), pp. 225-236 |
Number of Pages | 12 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 1037-6178 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5172/conu.2013.43.2.225 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.5172/conu.2013.43.2.225 |
Abstract | The nursing profession has experienced significant change over the last 100 years. Consequently, the workforce of the 21st century is a diverse entity that is edging toward the specialization of nurses in a specific clinical setting. In such an environment, a common knowledge base is demanded of nurses - a factor that has affected the development of second level, or enrolled nurses (ENs). The forces at play raise questions about nursing roles and scopes of practice. The establishment of education pathways that promote career development has been the stimulus for conversations about the effectiveness of the transition of EN to registered nurse (RN). This paper presents a review of the literature that identifies and explores common emerging themes (making the move from EN; adapting to Bachelor of Nursing; transitioning to RN) associated with this transition through the process of undertaking baccalaureate studies in nursing. |
Keywords | nursing; nurse education; nurse transition; registered nurse; transition to practice; Bachelor of Nursing; baccalaureate nursing education; degree conversion programs; enrolled nurse; enrolled nurse conversion; enrolled nurse education; division two nurse |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390110. Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy |
420599. Nursing not elsewhere classified | |
350503. Human resources management | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Central Queensland University |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2862/from-en-to-bn-to-rn-an-exploration-and-analysis-of-the-literature
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