NURSING TOTODAY TRANSITION AND TRENDS 10TH EDITION BY ZERWEKH[ All chapter]

Chapter 01: Role Transitions . MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local hospital. The new nurse is in the . honeymoon phase of role transition when making which of the following statements? a. “I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse.” b. “This will be a great learning experience.” . c. “I can’t wait to have a steady paycheck.” d. “This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way.” ANS: D . The honeymoon phase is when the student nurse sees the world of nursing as quite rosy. Often, the new graduate is fascinated with the thrill of arriving in the profession. Reality shock occurs when one moves into the workforce after several years of educational preparation. Recovery and resolution occur when the graduate nurse is able to laugh at . encountered situations. During this time, tension decreases, perception increases, and the nurse is able to grow as a person. . PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Applying REF: Table 1.1 OBJ: Identify the characteristics of reality shock. TOP: Reality shock MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and effective care environment