A graduate nurse has been out of school for 3 months and working in a staff nurse position for the past 2 months. What type of transition is the nurse experiencing?
a. A developmental transition c. A health-oriented transition
b. An organizational transition d. A situational transi-tion
D
A situational transition is a lifestyle change that occurs because of a new situation. Most often the changes are by choice—for instance, graduations, marriages, and new jobs. Developmental transitions include becoming a parent or going through a midlife crises. An organizational transi-tion involves a change in leadership. A health-oriented transition involves dealing with an illness or health issue, such as coping with a chronic illness.
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