Tell us a little about your background in nursing, your current role and what is important to you and what you expect to gain from your education as you transition into a baccalaureate nurse. Feel free to tell us something on a personal note such as your family life, interests or hobbies.   

Discussion Overview:

• You will use components from a model of transition as you discuss your reason for returning to school and your transition to the professional level role.

Discussion Prompt:   

• After completing the assigned readings and activities found in Unit 1 of your Canvas course, discuss your reason for returning to school and use components from the Bridges Model of Transition to reflect on your transition to the professional level role. You must use key points/components from Bridges Model of Transition to support your point of view as you answer the prompts below.
  • Why are you returning to school?
  • Using key points from the Bridges Model, where do you see yourself in transitioning to the professional level role?  What professional skills and characteristics will you need to develop in order to transition to the next level in the Bridges Model of Transition?
  • Provide rationale for your response with at least one scholarly source using an APA in-text citation and full reference.