N205 role-transition & resocialization

Question 1

Socialization

Answer 1

• The process of making someone ready for a particular societal role
• One learns to adapt to new roles, develop a social awareness of themselves individually and within a group

Question 2

Factors that contribute or affect a persons socialization development:

Answer 2

• family
• peers
• school
• life experiences

Question 3

Professional Socialization

Answer 3

• Expands the definition of socialization to include the formalization and internalization of a professional identity congruent with the professional role. It is a lifelong occurrence.
  ex. prof nursing socialization often begins in an ed. institution (UFV)

Question 4

Resocialization

Answer 4

• occurs when someone transitions into a new setting.
• “a role is a set of expectations associated with a position”
• N’s have many resocialization experiences as continue through Ning career. ex. new jobs, move to diff position or educational endeavors.

Question 5

3 Models of Resocialization or career development stages:

Answer 5

1. Kramers Postgrad resocialization model
2. Daltons career stages model
3. Benners stages from novice to expert

Question 6

Kramer’s Model (1974) 4 stages:

Answer 6

“reality shock”- transition of grads from educational institutions to the work place setting.

1. Mastery of skills and routines- nurse focuses on mastering skills.
2. Social Integration- peer recognized and acceptance
3. Moral Outrage- recognizes incongruities is system
4. Conflict resolution- surrenders behaviors and values

Question 7

Daltons Model (1977) 4 stages:

Answer 7

4 stage model of professional care model.

1- Apprentice, subordinate-helping & learning

2. Colleague- works independently
3. Informal mentor/role model- influences, guides, directs
4. Sponsor- influences the direction of the organization ex. manager.

Question 8

Benners Novice to Expert (1984) 5 stages:

Answer 8

model based on levels of proficiency.

1. Novice- no experience, rule bound, inflexible
2. Advanced Beginner- demonstrates marginally accepted performance. Recognize meaningful “aspects” of a real situation to make judgments.
3. Competent Practitioner- 2-3 yrs experience, good organization and planning abilities. Coordinates multiple complex care demands.
4. Proficient- 3-5 yrs experience. Perceives situation as a whole rather than parts. Focus on long term goals.
5. Expert- highly proficient, intuitive, analytic ability. Take action because “it felt right.”