WGU D455 LEADERSHIP MODULE 1 ROLE
TRANSITION QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Honeymoon phase, shock phase, recovery phase, resolution phase - CORRECT
ANSWER Kramer's theory of reality shock phases
Idealistic and Optimistic; Stuck between what you were taught in nursing school
and expected to do vs the actual reality of nursing - CORRECT ANSWER
Honeymoon Phase
Exhibit fear that could lead to hostility, withdrawal, fatigue and illness; May adopt
unsafe habits and attitudes that co-workers are showing; Potential burnout and
job hopping - CORRECT ANSWER Shock phase
Resilient and Adaptable; Have gained help from preceptors, a support facility
culture, mentors and/or coaches; Able to use positive coping methods to decrease
anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER Recovery phase
Professional nursing leader that focuses on the continued individual and
professional growth; Role model that will lead others towards a positive change -
CORRECT ANSWER Resolution Phase
Sets expectations and provides autonomy, evaluates performance and provides
feedback, displays passion, confident, challenges you and seeks potential learning
activities for you; Model- I do it, I do it and you watch, You do it and I watch, You
do it - CORRECT ANSWER Role of preceptor
, Chosen by you and focused on tasks you are completing to help you get better by
discussing situations that lead to higher awareness, help you come to your own
decisions, observes and guides you, helps you reach your goals faster; Serves as an
emotional support system by helping you build self-esteem; Acknowledges your
efforts, identifies limits and hold you accountable while also teaching - CORRECT
ANSWER Role of Coach
Chosen by you but will share what they know to help you gain a better opinion;
Guides professional development, Has accomplishments above you, listens,
provides constructive feedback, supports and challenges you, develops a personal
relationship; Will focus on your needs, demonstrate perseverance, must give of
themselves, aligns passion and work, model character; DOES NOT attempt to solve
your problems, violate confidentiality, force their opinions on you, share "war
stories" or attempt to create a "clone" - CORRECT ANSWER Role of Mentor
New nurse has established relationships on unit to rely on, has ways of controlling
anxiety levels, becomes resilient and adaptable to unit, competence in specific
area of practice has improved, becomes an advanced nurse to practice
independently, acquiring new skills and knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER Examples
of successful nursing transitions
Philosophy, mission, and goals of institution discussed, policies and procedures
based on institution reviewed, use of and access to computer system, safety and
security protocols are discussed in relation to nurse's role - CORRECT ANSWER
Supporting orientation to institution
Preceptors supervise performance for acquisition of skills, mentors relationship
will last longer and focuses more on assumption of professional roles and
TRANSITION QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Honeymoon phase, shock phase, recovery phase, resolution phase - CORRECT
ANSWER Kramer's theory of reality shock phases
Idealistic and Optimistic; Stuck between what you were taught in nursing school
and expected to do vs the actual reality of nursing - CORRECT ANSWER
Honeymoon Phase
Exhibit fear that could lead to hostility, withdrawal, fatigue and illness; May adopt
unsafe habits and attitudes that co-workers are showing; Potential burnout and
job hopping - CORRECT ANSWER Shock phase
Resilient and Adaptable; Have gained help from preceptors, a support facility
culture, mentors and/or coaches; Able to use positive coping methods to decrease
anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER Recovery phase
Professional nursing leader that focuses on the continued individual and
professional growth; Role model that will lead others towards a positive change -
CORRECT ANSWER Resolution Phase
Sets expectations and provides autonomy, evaluates performance and provides
feedback, displays passion, confident, challenges you and seeks potential learning
activities for you; Model- I do it, I do it and you watch, You do it and I watch, You
do it - CORRECT ANSWER Role of preceptor
, Chosen by you and focused on tasks you are completing to help you get better by
discussing situations that lead to higher awareness, help you come to your own
decisions, observes and guides you, helps you reach your goals faster; Serves as an
emotional support system by helping you build self-esteem; Acknowledges your
efforts, identifies limits and hold you accountable while also teaching - CORRECT
ANSWER Role of Coach
Chosen by you but will share what they know to help you gain a better opinion;
Guides professional development, Has accomplishments above you, listens,
provides constructive feedback, supports and challenges you, develops a personal
relationship; Will focus on your needs, demonstrate perseverance, must give of
themselves, aligns passion and work, model character; DOES NOT attempt to solve
your problems, violate confidentiality, force their opinions on you, share "war
stories" or attempt to create a "clone" - CORRECT ANSWER Role of Mentor
New nurse has established relationships on unit to rely on, has ways of controlling
anxiety levels, becomes resilient and adaptable to unit, competence in specific
area of practice has improved, becomes an advanced nurse to practice
independently, acquiring new skills and knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER Examples
of successful nursing transitions
Philosophy, mission, and goals of institution discussed, policies and procedures
based on institution reviewed, use of and access to computer system, safety and
security protocols are discussed in relation to nurse's role - CORRECT ANSWER
Supporting orientation to institution
Preceptors supervise performance for acquisition of skills, mentors relationship
will last longer and focuses more on assumption of professional roles and
