Re-Socialization

Question 0

Describe the models of re-socialization into nursing

Answer 0

1. Kramer’s Postgraduate Resocialization Model (1974)
2. Dalton’s Career Stages Model (1977)
3. Benner’s stages from Novice to Expert (2001)

These models describe how nurses transition and transform in the way they practice as RNs.

Question 1

Define re-socialization

Answer 1

occurs when someone adapts a role to a new settings

i.e. an RN has many Resocialization experiences and continues throughout a nursing career as they enter new jobs, move into new positions or educational endeavors

Question 2

Determine the different stages of each re-socialization model

Answer 2

Kramer’s Model

“Reality Shock” - transition of grads from educational institutions to the work place setting.
Stage 1: Mastery of skills and routines – nurse focuses on mastering skills – new grad comes focuses on mastering skills, while feeling uncomfortable with new role
Stage 2: Social Integration- peer recognition and acceptance – trying to fit in and maintaining high standard while trying not to alienate others
Stage 3: Moral Outrage – recognizes incongruities is system – in congruency found in work place
Stage 4: Conflict Resolution – surrenders behaviors and values – grad gives up educational values

Dalton’s Model

4 Stages of Professional Careers
Examines the increasing levels of responsibility for new graduates.
Stage 1 – Apprentice, subordinate- helping & learning –dependant on others
Stage 2 – Colleague-works independently
Stage 3 – Informal Mentor, Role Model – influences, guides, directs
Stage 4 – Sponsor – influences the direction of the organization i.e. manager

Benner’s novice to expert

This 5 stage model is based on stages in the progression of patient care expertise
Stage 1 – Novice: no experience, rule bound, inflexible
Stage 2 – Advanced Beginner -demonstrates marginally accepted performance
Stage 3 – Competent Practitioner – 2-3 yrs experience good organization & planning abilities
Stage 4 – Proficient – 3-5 yrs experience. Perceives sitn as whole rather than parts –easily recognize situation that is most important or significant. Utilities creative adaptive
Stage 5 – Expert – highly proficient, intuitive, analytic ability