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Role Transition of Senior Year Nursing Students: Analysis of Predictors for Role Transition

Worlsook Lee1, Ju-Yeon Uhm1, Taewha Lee2
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration 2014;20(2):187-194.
Published online: March 31, 2014

1Graduate School, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Korea.

2College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Korea.

Corresponding author: Uhm, Ju-Yeon. Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, 388-1 Pungnap 2-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Korea. Tel: +82-10-2571-2137, Fax: +82-2-3010-6108, jyuhm@amc.seoul.kr
• Received: December 13, 2013   • Revised: February 6, 2014   • Accepted: March 10, 2014

Copyright © 2014 Korean Academy of Nursing Administration

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  • 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.
  • Key Words: Role transition; Senior year nursing students; Self-esteem; Interpersonal relationship; Anxiety during clinical practicum
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Table 1
General Characteristics and Role Transition according to General Characteristics (N=226)
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Table 2
Descriptive Statistics of Study Variables (N=226)
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Table 3
Correlation between Role Transition and Variables influencing Role Transition (N=226)
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RT=Role transition, SE=Self-esteem, IR=Interpersonal relationship, ACP=Anxiety during clinical practicum, SF=Satisfaction with friends, SP=Satisfaction with professors, SL=Satisfaction with lectures, SCP=Satisfaction with clinical practicum.

Table 4
Factors Affecting Perceived Role Transition among Senior Year Nursing Students (N=226)
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    Role Transition of Senior Year Nursing Students: Analysis of Predictors for Role Transition
    Role Transition of Senior Year Nursing Students: Analysis of Predictors for Role Transition

    General Characteristics and Role Transition according to General Characteristics (N=226)

    Descriptive Statistics of Study Variables (N=226)

    Correlation between Role Transition and Variables influencing Role Transition (N=226)

    RT=Role transition, SE=Self-esteem, IR=Interpersonal relationship, ACP=Anxiety during clinical practicum, SF=Satisfaction with friends, SP=Satisfaction with professors, SL=Satisfaction with lectures, SCP=Satisfaction with clinical practicum.

    Factors Affecting Perceived Role Transition among Senior Year Nursing Students (N=226)
    Table 1 General Characteristics and Role Transition according to General Characteristics (N=226)

    Table 2 Descriptive Statistics of Study Variables (N=226)

    Table 3 Correlation between Role Transition and Variables influencing Role Transition (N=226)

    RT=Role transition, SE=Self-esteem, IR=Interpersonal relationship, ACP=Anxiety during clinical practicum, SF=Satisfaction with friends, SP=Satisfaction with professors, SL=Satisfaction with lectures, SCP=Satisfaction with clinical practicum.

    Table 4 Factors Affecting Perceived Role Transition among Senior Year Nursing Students (N=226)

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