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Entering the Real World of Nursing

Transitions. Complex processesMany can occur simultaneouslyTypes:DevelopmentalSituationalHealth-illness Organizational . Important Factors Influencing Transitions . Was the transition desired or expected?Is a new level of knowledge/skill required?Are resources available within environment?AttitudeEmotional well-being.

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Entering the Real World of Nursing

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    1. Entering the “Real World” of Nursing (Unit 7)

    2. Transitions Complex processes Many can occur simultaneously Types: Developmental Situational Health-illness Organizational

    3. Important Factors Influencing Transitions Was the transition desired or expected? Is a new level of knowledge/skill required? Are resources available within environment? Attitude Emotional well-being

    4. Reality Shock “reaction experienced when one moves into the work force after several years of educational preparation.” Phases: Honeymoon Shock and rejection Recovery

    5. Novice to Expert Novice Advanced beginner Competent Proficient Expert

    6. Role Transformation When does role transition to graduate nurse begin? What is your greatest concern about your transition from school to practice?

    7. Advanced Beginner to Competent Nurse– How to get there. No more “mama-management” Realistic patient care assignments Increased opportunities for follow-up care Clinical hours that represent realistic shift hours Performing nursing procedures instead of observing

    8. Advanced Beginner to Competent Nurse– How to get there. More truth about real work setting Finding opportunities to problem solve and use critical thinking Requesting constructive feedback from staff and instructors

    9. Attitude is the latitude between success and failure.

    10. Preparing for Role Transition Think positive Tune out the negatives Surround yourself with the positives Be flexible Things won’t all be as you learned them Don’t give up your values, find ways to compromise Get organized

    11. Preparing for Role Transition Stay healthy Find a mentor Have some fun Know what is expected!!

    12. Finding Your First Job Analyze the market What employment opportunities are available Set career goals Where do you want to be in 5, 10, 20 years Search for a good fit– Considerations: Sign-on bonuses/Benefit packages Inquire about mission and philosophy Keep in-touch with nurse recruiter Stay in position at least a year

    13. Résumés Necessary Information Demographic data Professional objective Education Professional experience Licensure Professional organizations (optional) Honors and Awards (optional) References: “References provided on request”

    14. Interviewing First 5 minutes are critical Strategies for success Dress for success Etiquette and manners Arrive early Appropriate body language Smile and show enthusiasm Shake hands upon introduction Leave questions about salary and benefits until all other aspects of the interview completed

    15. Job Offers and Possible Rejection Job offer may be extended during or at the end of the interview. Accept if you know this is what you want, decline if it is not Be honest about your interest, don’t let yourself be pressured into saying yes Be polite, ask for time to consider if desired Be honest if other interviews are scheduled No Job offer or rejection Ask for possible explanation if not clear at that point

    16. Potential Occupational Threats Occupational safety issues HIV/AIDS Substance abuse Burn-out

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