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NUR215 L5

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Why define nursing? Three reasons definition matters Establish boundaries Guides education and research Created visibility and value
Professional socialization Encompasses learning the norms, attitudes, behaviors, skills, roles, and values that define professional nursing practice.
Becoming a nurse shaping your professional identity Think like a nurse Develop professionalism Structural socialization Cultural socialization
The transition from student to practicing nurse occurs through 3 overlapping and interconnected pathways Formal socialization- education, lecture, exams Informal socialization- unplanned lessons = watching peers and staff Professional socialization- absorbing the culture of nursing- rites, rituals, valued behaviors
Socializing agents Clients and patients Faculty Colleagues Healthcare team
Factors influencing professional socialization: Professional ethics Personal influences Examining biases Managing values conflicts
3 Values 1. Integrity 2. Autonomy 3. Compassion
Integrity honest, ethical conduct in all professional situations even when no one is watching
Autonomy respecting patients’ right to self-determination and informed decision making about their own care
Compassion caring deeply about patient wellbeing- the emotional and relational core of nursing practice
Developing a professional identity the ultimate goal of professional socialization is helping you develop a professional identity- where nursing’s essential attributes become integral parts of your personal and professional self-image
Role theory provides a framework for understanding how social positions carry attached expectations, how individuals learn these expectations, and what happens when role expectations conflict or become overwhelming
What is a role? A set of rules or norms functioning as planned blueprints guiding behavior within a particular society or organization
Role theory defined A sociological perspective that considers most everyday activity to be the acting out of socially defined categories — each carrying rights, duties, expectations, and norms.
Role Conflict arises when a person is expected to play two incompatible roles simultaneously — a common experience for nurses managing professional and personal identities
3 elements of every role 1. Ideal role 2. Perceived role 3. Performed role
Ideal role what people say is “right.” Standards of practice, professional expectations
Perceived role how you believe you should behave in this role. Shaped by your education, observation, values, and experiences. May differ from the ideal role
Performed role what you actually do in practice. Constrained by resources, time, workplace culture, and personal limitations
A gap between these roles leads to role stress
5 boundaries of nursing practicing 1. Theoretical and conceptual frameworks 2. The nursing process 3. Standards of nursing practice 4. Nursing practice acts 5. Codes of ethics
Factors associated with role stress Little job control High demands, heavy workloads Limited support
Sources of conflict Nursing values vs organizational efficiency demands Divergent views of nursing among nurses, administrators, and educators Medical- nursing discord over scope of practice
Critical thinking being able to have an objective analysis, helps you form a judgment Reflective thinking is the only way you can grow as a professional!!
Communication can break down at any step of the process awareness of this helps you identify and prevent failures before they harm patients
Collaboration can mean the difference between excellent patient outcomes and preventable harm. Effective collaboration is a learned skill, not an innate ability
Benner’s theory is helpful because it describes this growth and learning curve to be expected
Reality shock mismatch between expectations vs experience This is a predicted gap everyone feels
Strategy 1 Align expectation with Benner’s stages
Strategy 2 Structured nurse residency programs
Strategy 3 Preceptor and mentor role differentiation
Strategies 4 and 5 Socialization and reflection
Strategy 6 Just culture and supportive leadership
Corrective feedback is not a verdict on your worth. It is information you can use to become safer and more competent
***As a student, know your limits. If the task is outside of your role, use your voice
Incivility bullying, lateral violence, and disrespectful behaviors
Reality shock occurs when new nurses encounter the gap between educational ideals and clinical realities. Understanding its causes is the first step toward managing it effectively
CUS C: I am CONCERNED- state the concern U: I am UNCOMFORTABLE- Explain way S: This is a SAFETY issue- Name the risk and escalate if needed
Created by: liladdoyle
 

 



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