The newly licensed nurse is experiencing reality shock related to first employment as a nurse. Which socialization model should this nurse investigate for information on coping with this issue?
1. Hinshaw
2. Davis
3. Kramer
4. Simpson
Correct Answer: 3
Kramer's model is related to reality shock and postgraduate resocialization. Hinshaw, Davis, and Simpson developed models that are linked to initial socialization of the nurse or nursing student into the role.
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