| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2663357 | The Journal for Nurse Practitioners | 2015 | 6 Pages |
•This study examined factors believed to affect nurse practitioner (NP) role transition.•A positive correlation exists between a formal orientation and NP role transition.•Registered nurse experience did not explain NP role transition.•Future research is needed to identify more factors that influence this transition.
The transition from registered nurse (RN) to nurse practitioner (NP) is often a stressful career change. Data are lacking on the factors affecting NP role transition. This study examined the relationships between NP role transition, prior RN experience, and a formal orientation. From a sample of 352 NPs, only a formal orientation contributed significantly to the regression model, indicating a positive relationship with NP role transition (β = 6.24, P < .001). Knowledge of the factors that explain NP role transition is important to inform the discipline how best to support NPs during entry into practice.
