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Chapter 01: Reality Shock
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 REF: p. 7
OBJ: Identify the characteristics of reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
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2. Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an inappropriate methodology to recover from
reality shock?
a. Networking c. Returning to school
b. Obtaining a mentor d. Joining a support group
ANS: C
The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is able to evaluate the work situation
objectively and predict effectively the actions and reactions of other staff. Nurturing the ability to see humor in
a situation may be a first step. Returning to school is a positive step after the graduate has worked through role
transition, has some clinical experience, and is ready to focus on a new career objective. Networking, obtaining
a mentor, and joining a support group would give the graduate nurse an opportunity to talk to others
experiencing the stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would benefit from ‘talking through’ issues
and learning how to cope.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 8
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OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
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3. A nurse is trying to avoid burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to achieve this? 5. A student in the last semester of nursing school has established a goal of making a successful role transition
to graduate nurse. Which statement by the student indicates his/her understanding of how to achieve this goal?
a. Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
a. “I should care for increased numbers of patients to enhance work organization skills.”
b. Withdrawing from peer support group
b. “I will observe staff nurses as they perform nursing procedures to refine technique.”
c. “Going native”
c. “I should seek increasingly close guidance from the nursing instructor to reduce errors.”
d. Changing jobs every 6 to 12 months
d. “I will evaluate my progress every 7 weeks or more to allow time for growth.”
ANS: A
ANS: A
One of the quickest ways to experience burnout is to “overwork the overtime.” Set priorities with your mental
and physical health being the highest priority. Learning to say “no” to extra shifts is a positive means of coping It is important for the student to start taking care of increased numbers of patients to help with time
of avoiding burnout. “Going native” is the term that describes how recent graduates begin to copy and identify management and work organization. The student should also be able to function without close guidance from
the reality of their role transition experience by rejecting the values from nursing school and functioning more the nursing instructor. Although it is good for students to observe staff, a student in the final semester should
like a team member at their place of employment. Withdrawing from peer support groups, “going native,” and be able to perform tasks with minimal observation and should instead focus on implementing care and time
changing jobs every 6 to 12 months would increase the chance of the nurse experiencing burnout. The nurse management. Waiting 7 weeks to evaluate progress would not be helpful to the student. Although regular self-
should instead focus on his/her practice and seek out support from other nurses. evaluation is an important process, it is the actual experience of taking realistic patient assignments and
working typical shift hours that assists with successful role transition.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 9
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
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4. Which of the following statements by the graduate nurse shows an understanding of reality shock as it
applies to nursing? 6. A new graduate of less than 1 year describes his/her perception of a staff nurse position, stating: “It feels
great to be a nurse! In fact, it’s a snap! I can hardly believe there’s no instructor looking over my shoulder.”
What phase of reality shock is the graduate experiencing?
a. “ Reality shock is the period when a person moves from school into the workforce.
b. “Reality shock is the realization that practice and education are not the same.” a. Recovery c. Honeymoon
c. “Reality shock is the period from graduation to becoming an experienced nurse.” b. Shock and rejection d. Transition
d. “Reality shock is a transition phase that new graduates go through before changing jobs.”
ANS: C
ANS: A
In the first phase of the role transition process (the honeymoon phase), the graduate nurse is thrilled with
“Reality shock” is a term often used to describe the reaction experienced when one moves into the workforce completing school and accepting the first job. Life is a bed of roses because everyone knows nursing school is
after several years of educational preparation. The new graduate is caught in the situation of moving from a much harder than nursing practice. Shock and rejection occur as the nurse tries to understand how nursing
familiar, comfortable educational environment into a new role in the workforce where the expectations are not school and the “real world” come together. Transition occurs as the nurse begins the move from student to
clearly defined or may not even be realistic. The realization that practice and nursing school are not the same is nurse and refers to the entire process, not just a particular phase. The recovery phase is when the nurse can
often associated with “going native.” When nurses move from one position to another, they have already laugh at situations that he/she is in and is able to cope with the situations that are being faced.
experienced reality shock. Becoming an experienced nurse takes time and is not part of the definition of reality
shock. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6 OBJ: Compare and contrast the phases of reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
OBJ: Compare and contrast the phases of reality shock. TOP: Reality shock MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
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7. A new graduate has worked on a busy unit for 6 months since graduating from nursing school. The graduate a. Level of new knowledge and skills required in the new environment
tells a friend, “I’ve never been so upset in all my life! The care that some of the staff give our patients is
outrageously bad. There’s practically no attention to the principles of asepsis the way I learned them! The staff b. Amount of classwork required to obtain a degree
tells me that we have to cut corners if we’re going to get all the work done. I can’t stand it!” What phase of
reality shock is this graduate experiencing? c. Personal history of previous developmental transitions
d. Influence of classmates and their transitional experiences
a. Honeymoon c. Recovery
b. Shock and rejection d. Role transformation ANS: A
The transition from student to practice reflects a situational transition that is most often affected by the
ANS: B anticipation of changes in the new work environment. Classwork no longer affects this transition. A personal
history of previous developmental transitions and the influence of classmates are not as prominent as the
The honeymoon phase for the new graduate nurse is short lived when the graduate identifies the conflicts anticipated requirements to function in the new environment of work.
between the way she or he was taught and the reality of what is done. Shock and rejection cause mental and
emotional withdrawal, moral outrage, and a hypercritical attitude, which are just some of the symptoms of the PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4
realization that the honeymoon is over. Excessive mistrust, frequent pains and illness, a decrease in energy and
fatigue, feeling like a failure and blaming oneself for every mistake, a hypercritical attitude, and feeling
OBJ: Identify methods to promote successful transition. TOP: Types of transitions
morally outraged are characteristics of the shock and rejection phase. The recovery phase is characterized by a
beginning sense of humor (usually the first sigh), a decrease in tension, and an increase in the ability to cope
with the situations that he/she is faced with. Role transformation is the process of transforming from student to MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
nurse.
10. A nurse manager is giving a presentation at a local community college. The nurse manager understands the
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 job expectations of a new graduate when making which of the following statements?
OBJ: Compare and contrast the phases of reality shock. TOP: Reality shock a. “A graduate nurse should be able to perform as independently as was demonstrated the last semester of nursing.”
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b. “A graduate nurse should be able to function competently as a registered nurse at the entry level.”
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c. “A graduate nurse should be able to function in the role that was described in the curriculum for the school of nursing.”
8. A graduate nurse has been out of school for 3 months and working in a staff nurse position for the past 2
months. What type of transition is the nurse experiencing? d. “A graduate nurse should be able to be able to function independently with ability to make clinical nursing judgments.”
a. A developmental transition c. A health-oriented transition ANS: B
b. An organizational transition d. A situational transition The job expectations of a new graduate nurse are those of an entry-level new employee. This frequently
includes an extended orientation to assist the new graduate to transition into the independent role of the nurse.
ANS: D The new graduate nurse is not expected to function independently with the ability to make clinical nursing
judgments. School curriculum and how one functioned the last semester of school are usually not considered in
the job expectations of a new graduate.
A situational transition is a lifestyle change that occurs because of a new situation. Most often the changes are
by choice—for instance, graduations, marriages, and new jobs. Developmental transitions include becoming a
parent or going through a midlife crises. An organizational transition involves a change in leadership. A PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6
health-oriented transition involves dealing with an illness or health issue, such as coping with a chronic illness.
OBJ:Discuss concepts of transitions.TOP:Successful transitions
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
OBJ:Discuss concepts of transitions.TOP:Types of transitions
11. Which action by the graduate nurse shows that a successful transition to nursing has been made?
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a. The nurse begins to work with the nursing team and functions as others expect.
9. The graduate nurse understands that transitions occur throughout life. What major factor does the nurse
identify as influential in a successful transition from school to practice? b. The nurse begins to objectively evaluate work experiences and enjoy the humor of clinical situations.
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c. The nurse believes everything is great, patients are wonderful, and the new unit is so nice. “The intention of the model is to provide educational modules so that the new graduate does not need to work with a
b. preceptor.”
d. The nurse meets regularly with other new graduates to compare and discuss problems.
“The intention of the model is to have the new graduate take and pass the NCLEX® Exam, obtain employment, and then
c. enter a transition program.”
ANS: B
d. “The intention of the model is to complete the formalized transition program within 6 weeks.”
Objectivity and humor are two of the characteristics of a successful transition. “Going native” occurs when the
graduate begins to provide care in the manner that the team or group wants it done, not necessarily the correct ANS: C
way. The “honeymoon phase” is when everything is going great. Meeting with other new graduates can be
productive, but it is a part of the transition, not an indication of successful transition. The NCSBN’s Transition to Practice model is a regulatory model that is designed to promote public safety by
supporting the role transition experience of newly licensed nurses. The new graduate would first take and pass
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 8 the NCLEX® Exam, obtain employment, and then enter the transition program. There are 5 transition modules
with content focused on communication and teamwork, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, quality
OBJ:Compare and contrast characteristics of reality shock. improvement, and informatics. The time period for completion of the program is 6 months with an expected
additional 6 months of ongoing support. Because of individual state’s rights, the NCSBN encourages states to
TOP: Characteristics of a successful transition MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable adopt this model; however, they does not have the authority to mandate adoption of the model. This model
does not act in replacement of a preceptor in the clinical practice area.
12. A student nurse is in the last semester of nursing school. Which action by the nursing student indicates
appropriate preparation for the transition experience? PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 17
a. The nursing student requests additional experiences in performing skills and procedures.
OBJ:Identify methods to promote successful transition.
b. The nursing student maintains close contact with a nursing instructor to observe nursing procedures. TOP:Activities to promote successful transition before graduation
c. The nursing student practices nursing assessments and care on one or two patients to become more competent.
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d. The nursing student increases communication with a nursing instructor to maintain a resource person after graduation.
14. The nurse has an adequate understanding of transitions when making which statement about situational
transitions?
ANS: A
Students should get all the experience, not just observation, you can before graduation. Ask to perform a. “This type of transition can occur with leadership change.”
procedures and skills and request feedback from staff nurses and instructors. Students should also begin to
b. “This type of transition occurs only when one is dealing with a chronic illness.”
build resources that will be available after graduation. It is during the last semester that students begin to care
for more complex patients (and more patient numbers) to gain experience in the “real world” of nursing c. “This type of transition can occur when one has a career change.”
management, as well as less begin to have less reliance on the nursing instructor as a resource person.
d. “This type of transition occurs during a midlife crises.”
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 8
ANS: C
OBJ:Identify methods to promote successful transition.
A situational transition occurs from change to from one situation to another, such as a career change. Dealing
TOP:Activities to promote successful transition before graduation with a chronic illness would be characteristic of a health–illness transition, a leadership change would be an
organizational transition, and a midlife crises would be a developmental transition.
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
13. A graduate nurse has been reviewing the NCSBN’s Transition to Practice model. The graduate nurse
understands the intention of the model when making which of the following statements? OBJ: Discuss the concepts of transitions. TOP: What are transitions?
“The intention of the model is to mandate that all state boards of nursing provide a regulatory model for transition to MSC: NCLEX®: Health promotion and maintenance
a. practice.”
15. A student in the last semester of nursing school wants to be sure of adequate preparation for the transition
experience. Which patient should be added on to the clinical assignment to assist in this process?
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Chapter 01: Reality Shock
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 REF: p. 7
OBJ: Identify the characteristics of reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
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2. Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an inappropriate methodology to recover from
reality shock?
a. Networking c. Returning to school
b. Obtaining a mentor d. Joining a support group
ANS: C
The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is able to evaluate the work situation
objectively and predict effectively the actions and reactions of other staff. Nurturing the ability to see humor in
a situation may be a first step. Returning to school is a positive step after the graduate has worked through role
transition, has some clinical experience, and is ready to focus on a new career objective. Networking, obtaining
a mentor, and joining a support group would give the graduate nurse an opportunity to talk to others
experiencing the stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would benefit from ‘talking through’ issues
and learning how to cope.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 8
TEST BANK
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and effective care environment—management of care
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3. A nurse is trying to avoid burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to achieve this? 5. A student in the last semester of nursing school has established a goal of making a successful role transition
to graduate nurse. Which statement by the student indicates his/her understanding of how to achieve this goal?
a. Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
a. “I should care for increased numbers of patients to enhance work organization skills.”
b. Withdrawing from peer support group
b. “I will observe staff nurses as they perform nursing procedures to refine technique.”
c. “Going native”
c. “I should seek increasingly close guidance from the nursing instructor to reduce errors.”
d. Changing jobs every 6 to 12 months
d. “I will evaluate my progress every 7 weeks or more to allow time for growth.”
ANS: A
ANS: A
One of the quickest ways to experience burnout is to “overwork the overtime.” Set priorities with your mental
and physical health being the highest priority. Learning to say “no” to extra shifts is a positive means of coping It is important for the student to start taking care of increased numbers of patients to help with time
of avoiding burnout. “Going native” is the term that describes how recent graduates begin to copy and identify management and work organization. The student should also be able to function without close guidance from
the reality of their role transition experience by rejecting the values from nursing school and functioning more the nursing instructor. Although it is good for students to observe staff, a student in the final semester should
like a team member at their place of employment. Withdrawing from peer support groups, “going native,” and be able to perform tasks with minimal observation and should instead focus on implementing care and time
changing jobs every 6 to 12 months would increase the chance of the nurse experiencing burnout. The nurse management. Waiting 7 weeks to evaluate progress would not be helpful to the student. Although regular self-
should instead focus on his/her practice and seek out support from other nurses. evaluation is an important process, it is the actual experience of taking realistic patient assignments and
working typical shift hours that assists with successful role transition.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 9
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
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MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
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4. Which of the following statements by the graduate nurse shows an understanding of reality shock as it
applies to nursing? 6. A new graduate of less than 1 year describes his/her perception of a staff nurse position, stating: “It feels
great to be a nurse! In fact, it’s a snap! I can hardly believe there’s no instructor looking over my shoulder.”
What phase of reality shock is the graduate experiencing?
a. “ Reality shock is the period when a person moves from school into the workforce.
b. “Reality shock is the realization that practice and education are not the same.” a. Recovery c. Honeymoon
c. “Reality shock is the period from graduation to becoming an experienced nurse.” b. Shock and rejection d. Transition
d. “Reality shock is a transition phase that new graduates go through before changing jobs.”
ANS: C
ANS: A
In the first phase of the role transition process (the honeymoon phase), the graduate nurse is thrilled with
“Reality shock” is a term often used to describe the reaction experienced when one moves into the workforce completing school and accepting the first job. Life is a bed of roses because everyone knows nursing school is
after several years of educational preparation. The new graduate is caught in the situation of moving from a much harder than nursing practice. Shock and rejection occur as the nurse tries to understand how nursing
familiar, comfortable educational environment into a new role in the workforce where the expectations are not school and the “real world” come together. Transition occurs as the nurse begins the move from student to
clearly defined or may not even be realistic. The realization that practice and nursing school are not the same is nurse and refers to the entire process, not just a particular phase. The recovery phase is when the nurse can
often associated with “going native.” When nurses move from one position to another, they have already laugh at situations that he/she is in and is able to cope with the situations that are being faced.
experienced reality shock. Becoming an experienced nurse takes time and is not part of the definition of reality
shock. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6 OBJ: Compare and contrast the phases of reality shock. TOP: Reality shock
OBJ: Compare and contrast the phases of reality shock. TOP: Reality shock MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
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7. A new graduate has worked on a busy unit for 6 months since graduating from nursing school. The graduate a. Level of new knowledge and skills required in the new environment
tells a friend, “I’ve never been so upset in all my life! The care that some of the staff give our patients is
outrageously bad. There’s practically no attention to the principles of asepsis the way I learned them! The staff b. Amount of classwork required to obtain a degree
tells me that we have to cut corners if we’re going to get all the work done. I can’t stand it!” What phase of
reality shock is this graduate experiencing? c. Personal history of previous developmental transitions
d. Influence of classmates and their transitional experiences
a. Honeymoon c. Recovery
b. Shock and rejection d. Role transformation ANS: A
The transition from student to practice reflects a situational transition that is most often affected by the
ANS: B anticipation of changes in the new work environment. Classwork no longer affects this transition. A personal
history of previous developmental transitions and the influence of classmates are not as prominent as the
The honeymoon phase for the new graduate nurse is short lived when the graduate identifies the conflicts anticipated requirements to function in the new environment of work.
between the way she or he was taught and the reality of what is done. Shock and rejection cause mental and
emotional withdrawal, moral outrage, and a hypercritical attitude, which are just some of the symptoms of the PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4
realization that the honeymoon is over. Excessive mistrust, frequent pains and illness, a decrease in energy and
fatigue, feeling like a failure and blaming oneself for every mistake, a hypercritical attitude, and feeling
OBJ: Identify methods to promote successful transition. TOP: Types of transitions
morally outraged are characteristics of the shock and rejection phase. The recovery phase is characterized by a
beginning sense of humor (usually the first sigh), a decrease in tension, and an increase in the ability to cope
with the situations that he/she is faced with. Role transformation is the process of transforming from student to MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
nurse.
10. A nurse manager is giving a presentation at a local community college. The nurse manager understands the
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 job expectations of a new graduate when making which of the following statements?
OBJ: Compare and contrast the phases of reality shock. TOP: Reality shock a. “A graduate nurse should be able to perform as independently as was demonstrated the last semester of nursing.”
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b. “A graduate nurse should be able to function competently as a registered nurse at the entry level.”
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
c. “A graduate nurse should be able to function in the role that was described in the curriculum for the school of nursing.”
8. A graduate nurse has been out of school for 3 months and working in a staff nurse position for the past 2
months. What type of transition is the nurse experiencing? d. “A graduate nurse should be able to be able to function independently with ability to make clinical nursing judgments.”
a. A developmental transition c. A health-oriented transition ANS: B
b. An organizational transition d. A situational transition The job expectations of a new graduate nurse are those of an entry-level new employee. This frequently
includes an extended orientation to assist the new graduate to transition into the independent role of the nurse.
ANS: D The new graduate nurse is not expected to function independently with the ability to make clinical nursing
judgments. School curriculum and how one functioned the last semester of school are usually not considered in
the job expectations of a new graduate.
A situational transition is a lifestyle change that occurs because of a new situation. Most often the changes are
by choice—for instance, graduations, marriages, and new jobs. Developmental transitions include becoming a
parent or going through a midlife crises. An organizational transition involves a change in leadership. A PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6
health-oriented transition involves dealing with an illness or health issue, such as coping with a chronic illness.
OBJ:Discuss concepts of transitions.TOP:Successful transitions
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
OBJ:Discuss concepts of transitions.TOP:Types of transitions
11. Which action by the graduate nurse shows that a successful transition to nursing has been made?
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
a. The nurse begins to work with the nursing team and functions as others expect.
9. The graduate nurse understands that transitions occur throughout life. What major factor does the nurse
identify as influential in a successful transition from school to practice? b. The nurse begins to objectively evaluate work experiences and enjoy the humor of clinical situations.
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c. The nurse believes everything is great, patients are wonderful, and the new unit is so nice. “The intention of the model is to provide educational modules so that the new graduate does not need to work with a
b. preceptor.”
d. The nurse meets regularly with other new graduates to compare and discuss problems.
“The intention of the model is to have the new graduate take and pass the NCLEX® Exam, obtain employment, and then
c. enter a transition program.”
ANS: B
d. “The intention of the model is to complete the formalized transition program within 6 weeks.”
Objectivity and humor are two of the characteristics of a successful transition. “Going native” occurs when the
graduate begins to provide care in the manner that the team or group wants it done, not necessarily the correct ANS: C
way. The “honeymoon phase” is when everything is going great. Meeting with other new graduates can be
productive, but it is a part of the transition, not an indication of successful transition. The NCSBN’s Transition to Practice model is a regulatory model that is designed to promote public safety by
supporting the role transition experience of newly licensed nurses. The new graduate would first take and pass
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 8 the NCLEX® Exam, obtain employment, and then enter the transition program. There are 5 transition modules
with content focused on communication and teamwork, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, quality
OBJ:Compare and contrast characteristics of reality shock. improvement, and informatics. The time period for completion of the program is 6 months with an expected
additional 6 months of ongoing support. Because of individual state’s rights, the NCSBN encourages states to
TOP: Characteristics of a successful transition MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable adopt this model; however, they does not have the authority to mandate adoption of the model. This model
does not act in replacement of a preceptor in the clinical practice area.
12. A student nurse is in the last semester of nursing school. Which action by the nursing student indicates
appropriate preparation for the transition experience? PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 17
a. The nursing student requests additional experiences in performing skills and procedures.
OBJ:Identify methods to promote successful transition.
b. The nursing student maintains close contact with a nursing instructor to observe nursing procedures. TOP:Activities to promote successful transition before graduation
c. The nursing student practices nursing assessments and care on one or two patients to become more competent.
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
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d. The nursing student increases communication with a nursing instructor to maintain a resource person after graduation.
14. The nurse has an adequate understanding of transitions when making which statement about situational
transitions?
ANS: A
Students should get all the experience, not just observation, you can before graduation. Ask to perform a. “This type of transition can occur with leadership change.”
procedures and skills and request feedback from staff nurses and instructors. Students should also begin to
b. “This type of transition occurs only when one is dealing with a chronic illness.”
build resources that will be available after graduation. It is during the last semester that students begin to care
for more complex patients (and more patient numbers) to gain experience in the “real world” of nursing c. “This type of transition can occur when one has a career change.”
management, as well as less begin to have less reliance on the nursing instructor as a resource person.
d. “This type of transition occurs during a midlife crises.”
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 8
ANS: C
OBJ:Identify methods to promote successful transition.
A situational transition occurs from change to from one situation to another, such as a career change. Dealing
TOP:Activities to promote successful transition before graduation with a chronic illness would be characteristic of a health–illness transition, a leadership change would be an
organizational transition, and a midlife crises would be a developmental transition.
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
13. A graduate nurse has been reviewing the NCSBN’s Transition to Practice model. The graduate nurse
understands the intention of the model when making which of the following statements? OBJ: Discuss the concepts of transitions. TOP: What are transitions?
“The intention of the model is to mandate that all state boards of nursing provide a regulatory model for transition to MSC: NCLEX®: Health promotion and maintenance
a. practice.”
15. A student in the last semester of nursing school wants to be sure of adequate preparation for the transition
experience. Which patient should be added on to the clinical assignment to assist in this process?
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