Resocialization

Question 1

Socialization…

Answer 1

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.

Consider all the factors that contribute or affect a person’s development (family, peers, school, life experiences)

Question 2

Professional Socialization

Answer 2

Expands the definition of socialization to include the formation and internalization of a professional identity congruent with the professional role. It is a lifelong occurrence. (Leddy & Pepper 2010).

i.e. Professional nursing socialization often begins in an educational institution – i.e. UFV School of Nursing

Question 3

Resocialization

Answer 3

Occurs when someone transitions into a new setting (Leddy & Pepper 2010, p. 10).

“A role is a set of expectations associated with a position”( Blais & Hayes, 2011, p. 24).

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

Question 4

• 3 Models of Resocialization or Career Development Stages

Answer 4

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 5

Kramers Model

Answer 5

“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
Stage 2: Social Integration- peer recognition and acceptance
Stage 3: Moral Outrage – recognizes incongruities is system
Stage 4: Conflict Resolution – surrenders behaviors and values

Question 6

Dalton’s Model

Answer 6

4 Stage Model of professional career development
Emphasizes the development of competence obtained through experience
Stage 1 – Apprentice, subordinate- helping & learning
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

Question 7

Benner’s Novice to Expert

Answer 7

This 5 stage model is based on levels of proficiency
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
Stage 5 – Expert – highly proficient, intuitive, analytic ability