Transition from Expert to Novice
This is similar to a reflective assignment:
Upon graduation you may be looking for a new position as an educator. Transitioning from Expert to Novice is an experience many professionals may encounter with career changes, position changes, or organizational shifts. This journey involves giving up the comfort of an "expert" and engaging with learning new obligations and activities as a "novice" in a new professional setting. This transition may be accompanied by feelings of vulnerability and uncertainty. There are formal and informal strategies that contribute to a positive transition. The "novice" may cultivate a willingness to learn from others, engage in reflection, set realistic expectations, develop a support network, or seek a mentor.
What resources and people did you rely on during previous changes in your life? Can these strategies be utilized again? Who and what will you seek out now as you move forward in your professional career?
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As I embarked on my professional journey from an expert to a novice role, various challenges have emerged which caused significant distress. However, these encounters were minimized by my reliance on several strategies, including utilizing evidence-based practices and course materials and using professional insights from veteran nurse educators.
One of the most essential strategies facilitating this transition is using peer-reviewed journal articles. First, appraisal is done to ensure the usefulness of the data, as this is necessary to