JNUR_V3_N4_A1 Leslee H. Shepard Journal on Nursing 2231–4504 3 4 1 5 Professionalism, Collaboration, Nursing Behaviors, Nurse Characteristics, Unprofessionalism Good quality professional behaviors are essential to the success of new graduate nurses. In contrast, documented incidents of unprofessional behaviors such as bullying are on the rise. This article examines the worldviews on causes for the decline of professionalism within the field of nursing. Implications for a sustained collaboration between staff development educators and nursing faculty are discussed including suggested strategies that enhance the professional behaviors conducive to a successful transition to practice. November 2013 - January 2014 Copyright © 2014 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=2568