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Chapter 1

Reality Shock

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TransitionsDiscuss the concept of transitionsIdentify the characteristics of reality shock

Compare and contrast the phases of reality shock

Identify times in your life when you have experienced a reality shock or role transition

Describe methods to promote a successful transition

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Transitions in NursingWhat are transitions?

Passages/changes from one situation, condition or state to another over time

A lot of transitions occur at same time Types

Developmental Situational Health-Illness Organizational

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Transitions in Nursing (cont’d)What are important factors influencing transitions?

Understand from person’s perspective Positive Negative Neutral

Transition desired? Expectations realistic?

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Transitions in Nursing

When you know what to expect, you can reduce your stress

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What Is Reality Shock?

Reaction experienced when entering work force after years of preparation

Recent graduates are expected to be competent, capable nurses—without the experience

Increased acuity, combined with the nursing shortage, may leave you feeling depressed, insecure, and powerless

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What Are the Phases of Reality Shock?

Honeymoon phase—no one watching over your shoulder (exciting phase)

Shock and rejection phase—when the bad days outnumber the good ones

Recovery phase—humor, decrease in tension

Work toward effecting a better solution through conflict resolution

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Role TransformationWhen does the role transition to graduate nurse begin?

Moving into novice role when you took your first nursing course!

At advance beginner at graduation

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Role Transformation (cont’d)

How can I prepare myself for this transition process?

During last semester No “mama management” Realistic patient-care assignments/shifts Perform instead of observing Truth about real work setting Look for problem-solving

opportunities/practice critical thinking Request constructive feedback Request clinical experience in area of

interest

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What do I do ?!?!

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Role Transformation (cont’d)

How can I prepare myself for a transition?

Think positively Be flexible Get organized Stay healthy Find a mentor Find other new grads Have some fun! Know what to expect

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Stay Organized

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How Do You Measure Up?Excited and sincere about nursing? Open-minded and willing to learn new ideas and skills?

Comfortable with your basic nursing skills?

Able to keep a good sense of humor?Receptive to constructive criticism? Able to express your thoughts and feelings?

Able to evaluate your performance and request assistance?

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Some Rules to follow….

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Rules of the RoadGreen light—yellow light—red lightStop and take care of yourselfDetour—you will make mistakesCurve ahead—get your life in orderResume speed—maintain a positive attitude

Exit—Don’t burn any bridges with your jobSchool zone—plan to continue your education

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Rules of the Road (cont’d)

Slow speed zone—take the time to get organized

Caution—if in doubt, check with another nurse

Roadside park ahead—take a break!

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Advise


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