Which of the following strategies may help to overcome reality shock in the novice nurse?
a. Participating in a preceptorship
b. Returning to school immediately after graduation
c. Moving frequently from job to job
d. Becoming emotionally involved with patients
ANS: A
A
Participating in a preceptor program can help a novice assimilate more smoothly into the registered nurse (RN) role.
B
Prematurely returning to school is often an avoidance mechanism.
C
Moving frequently from job to job can increase the risk of burnout.
D
Nurses should not become overly emotionally involved with patients.
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