Professional Identity
This concept describes thinking, acting and feeling like a nurse, shaped by the values of the nursing profession
professional identity
This type of RN job posting under Island Health must be selected if a student wants to enter the New Grad Transition Program
Any position labelled under "New Grad Positions" under Island Health
This describes how many patients one nurse is responsible for at a time. When this is high, it can lead to burnout and can hinder patient-centred care.
nurse-to-patient ratio
What do BCCNM and BCNU stand for?
british columbia college of nurses and midwives
british columbia nurses' union
Name this section's lab instructors
Greer, Selena, Karen,
Define "Transition Shock"
Transition shock is the challenging process of moving from a student mindset to working as a professional nurse, which involves adapting to new mental stresses
New grads hired under the transition program receive this length of preceptorship with mentorship and check-ins?
6 months
How can patients and lawyers potentially use poor documentation against a nurse in court?
can be used to argue care provided by the nurse was inadequate or incorrect
The Health Professions Act is the law in BC that regulates health professionals, sets their scope of practice, and ensures safe, ethical, and competent care.
Professional Identity can be broken down into these 4 categories
values and ethics
knowledge
nurse as a leader
professional compartment
Staffing resources
What is the burnout risk?
Burnout is the emotional and physical exhaustion caused by occupational stress. It can reduce motivation/passion, therefore increasing the risk of nurses leaving the field.
These 3 formal requirements must be met to work as a new grad nurse under BCCNM
(NLCEX, criminal record check, fitness to practice)
New grads not hired under the transition program still get orientation, but they do NOT receive this scheduling benefit.
guaranteed outlined work/shift schedule for the first 6 months
In the context of New Grad Transition Programs, why is it critical for new graduates to understand their scope of practice?
Understanding scope of practice ensures new grads perform tasks safely, ethically, and legally, reducing the risk of errors while building professional accountability.
Entry level competencies for RN's in BC include clinician, educator, coordinator, scholar and ______.
Critical Thinking
What types of learning beyond patient care are included in most New Grad Transition Programs?
Unit-specific in-services, buddy shifts, online learning modules, and scheduled check-ins.
According to Kisanuki et al. (2024), why does being short-staffed make it difficult for new grads to communicate with senior nurses?
Senior nurses are busy with critical tasks, leaving new grads unsure when or how to ask questions.