Managing Personal Resources

MANAGING PERSONAL RESOURCES I.

Role Transition a. Transition- passages or changes from one situation, condition, or state to another over a period of time b. Reality shock- describes what a person often experiences when moving into the workforce after years of being in educational training; might be due to unrealistic expectations; might become frustrated because things aren’t the way one thought they would be i. Phases of reality shock 1. honeymoon a. sees world through rose colored glasses b. fascinated with thrill of entering profession c. short-lived 2. shock a. excessive mistrust b. physical concerns c. decreased energy d. feelings of failure e. sticks with peers with like values f. hypercritical attitude g. moral outrage 3. recovery a. sense of humor returns b. decreased tension c. increased objectivity c. Resolution i. Wave makers- know things aren’t how they should be so try to do something about it ii. Burned out- there because it is a job iii. Organization nurse- leave when there’s conflict to avoid increasing demands for professional performance or because of change iv. Job hoppers- go from job to job, decide don’t want to nurse in hospital after 1 or 2 years d. Role Transformation i. Novice to expert 1. Novice- nursing student, experienced nurse in a new setting a. No clinical experience in situation expected to perform b. Needs rules to guide performance c. Experiences difficulty in applying theoretical concepts to patient care 2. Advanced beginner- last semester nursing student, graduate nurse a. Demonstrates ability to deliver marginally acceptable care

b. Requires prior experience in actual situation to recognize it c. Begins to understand the principles that dictate nursing care d. Continues to concentrate on the rules, and takes in minimum information regarding a situation 3. Competent- 2-3 years clinical experience a. Conscientious, deliberate planning b. Begins to see nursing actions in light of clients long-term plans c. Demonstrates ability to cope with and manage different and unexpected situations that occur 4. Proficient- nurse clinicians, nursing faculty a. Ability to recognize and understand the situation as a whole b. Demonstrates ability to anticipate events in a given situation c. Holistic understanding enhances decision making 5. Expert- advanced practice nurse clinicians & faculty a. Demonstrates an understanding of the situation and is able to focus on the specific area of the problem b. Operates from an in-depth understanding of the total situation c. Demonstrates highly skilled analytical ability in problem solving ii. Transition to Graduate Nurse 1. No more mama management 2. More realistic patient care assignments 3. Increased opportunities for follow up care in home or community 4. Clinical hours that represent realistic shift hours 5. Perform nursing procedures instead of observing 6. More truth about the real work setting experience 7. Look for opportunities to problem solve & to practice critical thinking 8. Request constructive feedback from staff & instructors iii. Preparing for Role Transition 1. Think positively 2. Be flexible 3. Get organized 4. Stay health- rest & relaxation 5. Find a mentor 6. Have some fun 7. Know what to expect iv. Rules of the Road for Transition 1. Stop

2. Detour 3. Curve ahead 4. Yield 5. Resume speed 6. Exit 7. Slower traffic, keep right 8. School zone 9. Slow speed zone 10. Caution 11. Roadside park ahead