March 3, 2026Open Access

Transition shock: effective preceptorship in general practice nursing

Key Points

Transition shock affects pre-registration nurses in their new roles, leading to challenges in adaptation.
Effective preceptorship programs can significantly reduce the impact of transition shock on nurses entering primary care.
Observational analysis highlights the importance of structured support during the transition to registered nurse roles.
Supportive preceptorship may enhance workforce retention, improving overall healthcare delivery.

Abstract

Transition shock occurs when pre-registration nurses learn what is expected of them in their newly registered roles. Sarah Butler reflects on how preceptorship programmes in primary care could mitigate the effects on the workforce.

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Sarah Butler (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75bc6c6e9836116a23bac https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2023.0013

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