Which of the following is an example of informal socialization into a profession?
a. Nurses discussing a patient care issue in the presence of other nurses
b. Taking an extra class for an elective
c. Performing your first physical assessment in a client
d. Teaching a patient about warfarin (Coumadin)
ANS: A
A
Informal socialization into the role of a nurse occurs when the student learns from the nurse in an informal, unplanned way.
B
Taking an extra class for an elective is an example of formal, planned education.
C
Performing your first physical assessment in a client is part of the formal learning process.
D
Teaching a patient about Coumadin is part of a planned clinical experience and therefore falls under the category of formal socialization.
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