Transitioning from Student Nurse
A graduate nurse has been on orientation for four weeks and still lacks self-confidence about
completing a nursing plan of care. Which actions should the new nurse take to gain both
self-confidence and experience in establishing a plan of care? Select that all apply.
Seek out instructional support from a preceptor or mentor
Express interest in completing plans of care
Ask other nurses to complete the new nurse's plans of care for review
Practice with the unit nurse educator
Seek opportunities to complete diverse plans of care - ANS-Seek out instructional support from
a preceptor or mentor.
Express interest in completing plans of care.
Practice with the unit nurse educator.
Seek opportunities to complete diverse plans of care.
\According to Grenny et al. (2021), there are helpful steps you can use as a graduate nurse to
strategize a crucial conversation. Match each step with its description.
-Assess the problem
-Identify what is holding you back
-Observe behaviors, identify stressors
-Respect personal space, use effective communication
-Stick to the facts, see both sides of the issue
-Tell your story, be persuasive but not abrasive
-Compromise if possible
-Develop a positive action plan - ANS-Get unstuck
Start with the heart
Learn to look
Make it safe
Master your stories
State your path
Explore others' paths
Move to action
\For each finding below, click to specify if it would indicate that Ricardo has met or not met
actions towards transitioning from student to graduate nurse.
Ricardo states meeting with a mentor weekly.
Ricardo states family is helping prepare meals.
Ricardo has attended cycling class each week for the last four weeks.
Ricardo states getting six hours of interrupted sleep during the day.
Ricardo can complete assignments by the end of his shift. - ANS-Met
Met
Met
Not Met
Met
A graduate nurse has been on orientation for four weeks and still lacks self-confidence about
completing a nursing plan of care. Which actions should the new nurse take to gain both
self-confidence and experience in establishing a plan of care? Select that all apply.
Seek out instructional support from a preceptor or mentor
Express interest in completing plans of care
Ask other nurses to complete the new nurse's plans of care for review
Practice with the unit nurse educator
Seek opportunities to complete diverse plans of care - ANS-Seek out instructional support from
a preceptor or mentor.
Express interest in completing plans of care.
Practice with the unit nurse educator.
Seek opportunities to complete diverse plans of care.
\According to Grenny et al. (2021), there are helpful steps you can use as a graduate nurse to
strategize a crucial conversation. Match each step with its description.
-Assess the problem
-Identify what is holding you back
-Observe behaviors, identify stressors
-Respect personal space, use effective communication
-Stick to the facts, see both sides of the issue
-Tell your story, be persuasive but not abrasive
-Compromise if possible
-Develop a positive action plan - ANS-Get unstuck
Start with the heart
Learn to look
Make it safe
Master your stories
State your path
Explore others' paths
Move to action
\For each finding below, click to specify if it would indicate that Ricardo has met or not met
actions towards transitioning from student to graduate nurse.
Ricardo states meeting with a mentor weekly.
Ricardo states family is helping prepare meals.
Ricardo has attended cycling class each week for the last four weeks.
Ricardo states getting six hours of interrupted sleep during the day.
Ricardo can complete assignments by the end of his shift. - ANS-Met
Met
Met
Not Met
Met
