Sarah is a nursing graduate of 5 years who is very confident in her clinical skills. She has taken some certificate courses in leadership and management and has considered beginning a graduate degree with this focus
She is excited about being able to use her knowledge and interest by be-ing hired as a nurse manager. Before beginning her new position, Sarah spends time with her nurse executive to clarify the executive's expectations of her and of the unit that she has been hired to manage. Sarah finds that she is comfortable with the expectations of staff and her super-visor regarding her management role and responsibilities and has been able to effect a strong commitment to quality clinical care on the unit. At this point, Sarah has likely attained this role: a. Development.
b. Acceptance.
c. Symmetry.
d. Internalization.
D
Role internalization is achieved when the manager experiences performance of the role as being congruent with his or her own beliefs. Role acceptance refers to accepting the contract and mak-ing a public announcement of the acceptance.
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