Review of Professional Transitions Workshop

The primary purpose of this study, conducted by Dr. Andrew Richards, is to investigate the effectiveness of a 1-hour professional transitions workshop and completion of a transition blueprint on the the continued professional socialization and support of graduate nursing students’ reported stress and anxiety levels, self-perceived preparation to plan a professional transition, and awareness of potential issues related to a planned professional transition. The problem under investigation is the professional communication, collaboration, socialization, and identity formation of nursing students. From those participating in the workshop, 77.6% completed the blueprint. An independent t-test was used to test for difference in score based on gender and an ANOVA to test for difference in score based on race. The results showed no significant differences in satisfaction score based on gender or race. Participants over 25 were more satisfied than participants 25 and under (t = 1.796, df = 60, p = .039). A dependent t-test was used to test for difference in anxiety/stress after the workshop. The results showed a significant decrease in participant’s anxiety/stress related to professional transition after the workshop (t = 5.964, df = 61, p < .001).

This study is currently being prepared to be presented during Southern Adventist University’s Campus Research Day 2024.