Which action by the graduate nurse shows that a successful transition to nursing has been made?
a. The nurse begins to work with the nursing team and functions as others expect.
b. The nurse begins to objectively evaluate work experiences and enjoy the humor of clinical situations.
c. The nurse believes everything is great, patients are wonderful, and the new unit is so nice.
d. The nurse meets regularly with other new graduates to compare and discuss prob-lems.
B
Objectivity and humor are two of the characteristics of a successful transition. "Going native" occurs when the graduate begins to provide care in the manner that the team or group wants it done, not necessarily the correct way. The "honeymoon phase" is when everything is going great. Meeting with other new graduates can be productive, but it is a part of the transition, not an in-dication of successful transition.
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