Unit 8

Question 1

What is the role of the new grad when they act as a leader

Answer 1

a motivator, listener, problem solver and supporter

Question 2

what is the role of the new grad when they act as a manager

Answer 2

organizing, assisting with evaluations, and reporting. Overseeing staff and clients when you are charge nurse

Question 3

what is the role of the new grad when they act as a follower

Answer 3

respecting the authority of others, working with the organization system to achieve positive outcomes, implementing, contributing, and completing necessary nursing assignment

Question 4

stage 1

Answer 4

• doing

- accommodating, learning, adjusting

Question 5

Stage 2

Answer 5

• being

- searching, examining and doubting

Question 6

stage 3

Answer 6

• knowing

- separating, recovering, exploring, critiqing

Question 7

ROLES acronym

Answer 7

• Responsibilities
• Opportunities
• Lines of communication
• Expectations
• Support

Question 8

Role transition process stage 1

Answer 8

Role preview

Question 9

Role preview

Answer 9

where both parties attempt to make a favourable impression

Question 10

Role transition process stage 2

Answer 10

role acceptance

Question 11

role acceptance

Answer 11

• the relationship of employee and employer has been agreed upon
• the formal agreement of taking a position implies role acceptance

Question 12

role transition process stage 3

Answer 12

role expectation

Question 13

Role expectation

Answer 13

• excitement exists, the new grad will be pleased that the educational program was finished
• a salary can be earned

Question 14

role transition process stage 4

Answer 14

role discrepancy

Question 15

role discrepancy

Answer 15

• honeymoon phase starts to turn around
• frustration, disillusionment
• may want to clarify the roles and expectations
• gap between role expectations and performance

Question 16

Role transition process stage 5

Answer 16

role development

Question 17

role development

Answer 17

• choosing to change role performance or expectations
• clarifications
• need for open and clear communication
• need for understanding others roles

Question 18

Role transition process stage 6

Answer 18

role internalization

Question 19

role internalization

Answer 19

• relationship matures
• individuals no longer consider their roles
• have learned behaviours that maintain a positive relationship
• ## both parties achieve mutual goals

Question 20

the most successful new grads are those that are?

Answer 20

flexible and self-reflective