Role Transition

Question 1

components of role transition

Answer 1

involves transforming one’s professional identity
transition from student to nurse
expectation for new nurse as employee
nurse to manager
changing roles

Question 2

the leader interacts with

Answer 2

• Persons being led
• Peers
• “Boss”
• Regulating agencies

Question 3

manager interacts with

Answer 3

• Persons being supervised
• Administrators
• Supervisors
• Regulating agencies

Question 4

follower interacts with

Answer 4

• Supervisor
• Peers

Question 5

process involved in the role of a leader

Answer 5

Listening
Encouraging
Inspiring
Motivating
Organizing
Problem solving (high level)
Developing
Supporting

Question 6

process involved in the role of a manager

Answer 6

Organizing
Budgeting
Hiring
Evaluating
Reporting
Disseminating
Listening
Influencing
Problem solving (unit level)

Question 7

process involved in the role of a follower

Answer 7

Conforming
Implementing
Contributing
Completing assignments
Alerting
Listening
Influencing
Problem solving (patient and team level)
Questioning

Question 8

the ABCs of understanding roles

Answer 8

Responsibilities
Opportunities
Lines of communication
Expectations
Support

Question 9

responsibilities of roles

Answer 9

Each position has specific tasks for which the position holder is responsible.

Question 10

opportunities of roles

Answer 10

Possibilities represent opportunities for a manager to influence organizational and unit goals.

Question 11

Lines of Communication of roles

Answer 11

Roles incorporate patterns of structured interaction between the manager and people in these groups.
The nurse manager receives and sends messages.
- Being a skillful listener can be more important than being skillful in sending messages.
- Skill is required to effectively communicate both the content and the intent of the message; only through practice can one develop skill.

Question 12

expectations in roles

Answer 12

Clear expectations = Less role confusion

Question 13

support in roles

Answer 13

All roles are shaped to some degree by the support and services others provide.
Each role has some available support.
When a new position is being considered, it is important to evaluate whether support is available in areas in which a manager may lack knowledge or skill.

Question 14

Role Transition Process

Answer 14

Preview
Acceptance
Exploration
Discrepancy
Development
Internalization
Unexpected Role Transition

Question 15

Strategies to Promote Role Transition

Answer 15

Internal resources
Organizational assessment
Role negotiation
Mentors
Management education
Leadership certification

Question 16

mentors

Answer 16

Mentors are a tremendous source of guidance and support for frontline nurses and managers, serving both career functions and psychosocial functions. Mentors provide information about how to improve performance, including feedback on current performance.
Mentoring requires frequent contact and willingness on the part of the mentee to accept feedback.

Question 17

tips for role transition

Answer 17

Anticipate and prepare for role changes.
Identify the responsibilities, opportunities, lines of communication, expectations, and support for a role.
Use your internal resources to negotiate a role that is consistent with your values and life commitments.