The conflict between a new graduate's expectations and the reality of the first nursing position is known as
a. honeymoon period c. resolution phase
b. recovery phase d. reality shock
D
In 1974 Kramer identified "reality shock." Reality shock is described as a conflict between the new graduate's expectations and the reality of the first nursing position. The honeymoon period, the resolution phase, and the recovery phase are not part of reality shock, but they are part of Kramer's description of the transitions new nurses pass through.
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