Factors influencing progress through the liminal phase: A model to assist transition into nurse academic life

- The transition from clinician to academic can be described as a journey of adversity and resilience.
- New nurse academics experience three phases of liminality in their transition.
- There are multiple barriers to progression through the liminal phase for new nurse academics.
- There are strategies and interventions that assist in the development of resilience in the liminal phase.
- These factors can influence the liminal phase and if successful can result in belongingness, confidence and career progression.