CHARTING THE COURSE OF CHANGE

Change and transition are different concepts. Transition for practitio ners in the workplace is complex. Transition within roles needs a posi tive tripartite arrangement with teacher and clinical manager. This pa per looks at the findings from a study of 100 enrolled nurses undertak ing a part-time conversion programme to RGN, RMN or RSCN. Evidence sug gests that student perceptions change over time within a 2-year progra mme. This conversion programme is seen as a positive experience by par ticipants and employers.