title: EN2RN - transitioning to a new scope of practice.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In Australia, newly graduated registered nurses enter the workforce and a number of these have previous experience as enrolled nurses. For all newly graduated registered nurses, transitioning to the new role can be challenging.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of enrolled nurses transitioning to the role of registered nurses to support the development of effective transition programs.
  
  
  METHODS
  An exploratory qualitative design.
  
  
  METHODS
  In-depth interviews with a purposive sample from one health service in South East Queensland, Australia. Data were analysed thematically.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The three main themes emerging from analysis: a new scope of practice, perceptions of capability, building on experience and knowledge.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We recommend assessment of individual learning needs and support during the transition period which acknowledges previous experience and recognises learning required to effectively transition to the role of a registered nurse.
authors.affiliation: a Nursing and Midwifery Education & Research Unit , Gold Coast Health , Southport , Australia.
authors.forename: Canice
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.affiliation: a Nursing and Midwifery Education & Research Unit , Gold Coast Health , Southport , Australia.|b School of Nursing and Midwifery , Griffith University , Gold Coast , Australia.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.affiliation: c School of Nursing and Midwifery , Australian Catholic University , Banyo , Australia.|d Nursing Research & Practice Development Unit , Metro North Hospital and Health Service , Fortitude Valley , Australia.
authors.forename: Melanie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jessup
authors.affiliation: a Nursing and Midwifery Education & Research Unit , Gold Coast Health , Southport , Australia.|b School of Nursing and Midwifery , Griffith University , Gold Coast , Australia.|e Griffith Health Institute , Griffith University , Gold Coast , Australia.
authors.forename: Andrea P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Marshall
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004651:Employment / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011793:Queensland; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: enrolled nurse; nursing roles; registered nurse; scope of practice; transition in practice