title: From expert to novice: The unnerving transition from experienced RN to neophyte APN.
abstract: Following analysis of a critical incident, we discuss role identity stressors during knowledge acquisition. Specifically, we examine one nurse's supposition that expert knowledge is automatically transferable despite having a different role expectation. We share the unexpectedly powerful and potentially ego-deflating experience of one advanced practice nurse (APN) student preparing for the challenge of transitioning from novice to expert as a new APN. However, the greater lesson learned was failing to appreciate the transition in role identity from expert to novice that one undergoes as a registered nurse (RN) to APN student.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas at Austin, USA.
authors.forename: Vashti Jude
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Forbes
authors.forename: Anna Loomis
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Jessup
mesh_terms: D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D017009:Professional Autonomy