New nurses are unable to completely avoid reality shock and culture shock. Therefore, nurse managers are in better positions to assist them to experience a smooth transition. Preceptor programs and monitoring can be helpful by allowing each nurse to work closely with a senior colleague (reference). New nurses are assigned a higher-up person with whom they can ask questions and get answers. Another way is by creating a positive environment where new nurses can have the opportunity to practice their skills and realize positive outcomes.
Nurse managers can assist new nurses to create plans for their transition period. By creating a plan, new nurses can get prepared to overcome the challenges and stressors they are likely to face (reference). Committed educators are required to support the graduates by educating them throughout the period.
Conclusion
Freshly graduated nurses face various challenges during their transition. New nurses undergo the four phases of work acclimation based on reality shock or culture shock contexts. The four phases new nurses experience during reality shock include the honeymoon, shock stage, recovery stage, and resolution stage. Nurse managers must find the appropriate methods of assisting new nurses throughout their transition.
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