1. What is Reality Shock and what can you do to overcome it?
Reality Shock occurs after the orientation phase and when the new nurse begins to work on her own. The new nurse will become aware that she is on her own and does not have an instructor there to help guide her when encountering problems. A new nurse can help overcome stress by asking themselves two questions: “What must I do to become the kind of nurse I want to be and what must I do so that my nursing contributes to humankind and society?” (Cherry & Jacob, 2014 p.426).
2. What do you think will be your biggest challenges as a new nurse in your first nursing role?
The biggest challenge I have right now as a student nurse is lacking the confidence in my work, so I’m sure that as a new nurse having confidence will be the my biggest challenge. On more than one occasion I have second guessed myself and I was almost always correct the first time. Fortunately our text book states that by evaluating self-esteem, realizing uniqueness, and relying on instinct and past experiences will help a new nurse move forward (Cherry & Jacob, 2014 p. 436).
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What are some roles other than nursing that are members of an Interdisciplinary health care team and how will nursing interact with each role?
Interdisciplinary health care teams include but are not limited to: pharmacists, dieticians, physical therapist, occupational therapist, respiratory therapist, and social workers. The nurse’s role in interacting with all of these members is to communicate the patient’s needs and work together for the good of the patient (Cherry & Jacob, 2014 pp.
Reality Shock occurs after the orientation phase and when the new nurse begins to work on her own. The new nurse will become aware that she is on her own and does not have an instructor there to help guide her when encountering problems. A new nurse can help overcome stress by asking themselves two questions: “What must I do to become the kind of nurse I want to be and what must I do so that my nursing contributes to humankind and society?” (Cherry & Jacob, 2014 p.426).
2. What do you think will be your biggest challenges as a new nurse in your first nursing role?
The biggest challenge I have right now as a student nurse is lacking the confidence in my work, so I’m sure that as a new nurse having confidence will be the my biggest challenge. On more than one occasion I have second guessed myself and I was almost always correct the first time. Fortunately our text book states that by evaluating self-esteem, realizing uniqueness, and relying on instinct and past experiences will help a new nurse move forward (Cherry & Jacob, 2014 p. 436).
3. …show more content…
What are some roles other than nursing that are members of an Interdisciplinary health care team and how will nursing interact with each role?
Interdisciplinary health care teams include but are not limited to: pharmacists, dieticians, physical therapist, occupational therapist, respiratory therapist, and social workers. The nurse’s role in interacting with all of these members is to communicate the patient’s needs and work together for the good of the patient (Cherry & Jacob, 2014 pp.