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Professional Socialization And Mentoring Relationships In Beginning Nursing Practice, Barbara Ann Barnaby Darby
Professional Socialization And Mentoring Relationships In Beginning Nursing Practice, Barbara Ann Barnaby Darby
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was twofold--to gain understanding of early professional socialization in beginning nursing practice from the beginning practitioner's perspective and to explore the influences of mentoring on the professional socialization of beginning nurses. Participants were thirty-one novice practitioners from an associate in science degree nursing program in the Southeast section of the United States.
The unique perspectives of beginning nurses were gained through the use of focus groups. Data analysis consisted of content analysis, data display and reduction, identification of themes, and conclusion drawing.
Findings supported the notion that professional socialization occurs in phases. Beginners anticipate initial …