Back to matchesWe found a matchYour institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.TitleReality shock absorber.AuthorsWalsh, KirstyAbstractThe transition from learner to nurse or midwife creates a period of uncertainty often described as a reality shock when newly qualified nurses realise they are not entirely prepared for their future role.SubjectsMEDICAL preceptorship; NURSES' attitudes; NURSING practice; ADULT education workshops; EMPLOYEE retention; GRADUATES; SOCIAL support; HUMAN services programsPublicationNursing Standard, 2015, Vol 29, Issue 51, p66ISSN0029-6570Publication typeJournal ArticleDOI10.7748/ns.29.51.66.s51