Transition From Clinical to Educator Roles in Nursing

Abstract

This review identified barriers to and facilitators of nurses' transition from clinical positions into nursing professional development and other nurse educator roles. The author conducted literature searches using multiple databases. Twenty-one articles met search criteria, representing a variety of practice settings. The findings, both barriers and facilitators, were remarkably consistent across practice settings. Four practice recommendations were drawn from the literature to promote nurses' successful transition to nursing professional development roles.

Perceived Stress and Life Satisfaction Among Chinese Clinical Nursing Teachers: A Moderated Mediation Model of Burnout and Emotion Regulation

“…Their clinical expertise and teaching strategies greatly impact the quality and outcomes of clinical education. Therefore, most current studies have been focused on role transitions ( 1 , 2 ) and preparation of clinical nursing teachers to promote competence and confidence in clinical teaching ( 3 ).…”

Transitioning from registered nurse to clinical nurse educator in the year of the nurse and midwife

“…The Dreyfus model describes five stages where learners coach others and work more autonomously as they move from novice to expert. [25] Fritz [26] highlighted issues faced by nurses whose work involves education related to their need to be proficient in two professions: nursing and education. Deficiencies in their proficiency in teaching or nursing were exacerbated by inadequate preparation or unrealistic expectations when the RN entered the role.…”

“…[43] 4.3 Solutions 4.3.1 Professional development, self-understanding and reflective practice Numerous authors have recommended specific teacher training for nurses, professional development pathways and reflective practice to aid the conversion to educator. [26,40,43] Krisman-Scott et al [44] reviewed their programme to increase teaching skills of graduate nurses addressing role transition stress. This recommendation was designed to alleviate some of the transition stressors.…”

“…Indeed, there has only been one interventional study into the transition of RNs from the bedside to CNE in the inpatient setting and none in an outpatient setting, which indicates the need for further research, particularly in Australia. [26] Most of the literature surrounding the evolution of bedside nurses to CNEs recommends mentorship without evaluating its effectiveness, or whether the mentorship occurs. Consideration of this would inform practice and research into both mentor selection, and their capacity to cross different clinical areas and would assist future beginner CNEs.…”

The NCSBN 2019 Environmental Scan: 40th Anniversary Edition

“…Literature provides some guidance and suggestions about how to address the shortage. Fritz (2018) conducted an integrative review identifying barriers and facilitators when nurses transition from clinical positions to educator roles. Barriers included role clarity, lack of orientation and mentoring, and inadequate preparation for educator skills.…”