A new graduate requires a lengthy time commitment to orientation from the nurse manager. The socialization of the new nurse may take as long as 2 years. Which of the following would be ex-pected as a time frame for developing confidence?
a. 6 to 12 months
b. 4 to 6 months
c. 12 to 18 months
d. 18 to 24 months
ANS: A
The process of clinical decision making is lengthy and confidence in clinical judgment should not be expected before 6 to 12 months. 4 to 6 months is the time frame for learning practice norms. 12 to 18 months is the time frame for consolidation of relationships. 18 to 24 months is the time frame for seeking challenges.
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