title: From common foundation programme to branch: recognising a status transition.
abstract: The transition from the Common Foundation Programme to the Branch programmes in the Diploma in Nursing Studies course (Project 2000) is described as a major status passage. While there are many positive aspects to this transition, particular areas of concern are highlighted in the hope that these will be addressed.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bradby
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Soothill
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004510:Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D012380:Role; D012649:Self Concept; D012933:Social Identification; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006113:United Kingdom