Jessica is a recent nursing graduate who was able to secure a position on the postsurgical unit where she completed the final preceptorship of her baccalaureate degree
Jessica has just
received word that there will be sweeping changes in the organization of care on the unit, a
development that she finds intimidating since she has only recently become adept at working in
the existing system. How should Jessica best respond to this news?
A) Elicit support from nurses who support maintaining the existing system
B) Learn as much as she can about the proposed system
C) Research alternatives to the change that has been proposed
D) Express her concerns about the proposed change to the nurse manager
Ans: C
As a novice nurse, you should take all available opportunities to learn about any
anticipated changes. This is more beneficial that actively or passively opposing a change and
should precede a presentation of concerns to the manager.
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