Download or read book Exploring the Factors that Influence Nurse Practitioner Student Perception of Role Transition from Registered Nurse written by Vaneet K. Kaler and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurse practitioners are registered nurses (RN) who have gone on to receive specialized training and education with a higher educational degree to enable them to be prepared to progress into this advanced practice role. The evidence reveals that most NPs undergo a series of stages from novice to mastering the role transition as an expert care provider. Transitioning into a new role can be both exciting and stressful. In this time of increased need for qualified primary care providers, it is essential that graduates of FNP programs transition successfully into practice following graduation. The transition from the RN to the NP requires a change in role from one who follows a plan of care to one who creates a plan of care. NP students, near graduation, are transitioning into the role of novice nurse practitioners. They may experience nervousness and a sense of incompetence as they transition into the role. To ensure the successful transition of the RN to the NP role, identification of factors and strategies that positively influence this transition need to be identified and implemented.