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This research was carried out to determine the transition shock to the profession in nurses. This descriptive study was conducted with 221 nurses who started to work in university hospitals in eastern Turkey between March and April 2022. Data were collected using the Introductory Information Form, and the Nursing Transition Shock Scale (NTSS). The mean score of the (NTSS) in Nursing was found to be 2.65±0.75 (moderate). The multiple linear regression model demonstrated that there was a statistically significant relationship between choosing the nursing department willingly, having an internship, receiving in-service training at the start of the profession, being self-confident in applying the knowledge and skills required by the nursing profession, having the communication skills required by the nursing profession and experiencing stress in transition from student role to profession and NTSS mean scores, and showed that these variables explained 20.7% of the total variance. In the study, it was found that the transition shock scores of the nurses were moderate. The research provides a perspective to nursing educators and managers in terms of showing the transition shock experienced by nurses who have just started to work and the factors affecting it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study was carried out to determine the difficulties experienced by social workers working in the field of children in need of protection, in the process of transferring their professional roles to the field. The sample group of the study consists of 31 social workers working in the field of children in need of protection in 13 provinces from 7 regions of Turkey (Adana, Ankara, Artvin, Çankırı, Diyarbakır, Erzincan, İstanbul, İzmir, Malatya, Manisa, Samsun, Yalova and Yozgat). The qualitative method was used in the research. In-depth interview, participatory observation and document review methods were preferred in data collection. Obtained results; titled with thematic "The Effect of the Institution/Organization Environment on the Practice of Professional Roles, Laws and Regulations, Cultural Differences, Security Issues and Supervision". As a result of the research, it was understood that social workers could not adequately transfer their professional roles to the field. Various suggestions were made to support the experts' transfer of their professional roles to the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: This study aims to identify attitudes of midwifery students towards professional roles in violence in pregnancy. Material and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 105 midwifery students. Data were collected by using "Socio-demographic Information Form" and "the Nurses' Attitudes regarding Professional Role in Violence Scale". Non-parametric tests were used to analyze the data. Results: The average age of midwifery students was 21.59 ± 1.43 (min: 20 - max: 23). It was found that attitudes of midwifery students towards professional roles in violence in pregnancy were positive and they used contemporary approaches in their professional roles (29.27±7.36). There was also significant difference between professional role attitudes median scores and students' class, age group, region of living and having education about violence in pregnancy (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was determined that the attitudes of midwifery students towards professional roles in violence in pregnancy were positive and they used contemporary approaches in their professional roles. It was also found that midwifery students showed a supportive attitude and approach towards the pregnant woman who experienced the violence. In the light of the results obtained by revealing the attitudes of midwifery students towards violence in pregnancy, it may be suggested to include the subject as a separate theoretical course in the curriculum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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