Question

Cindy is a 23-year-old student in her last quarter of nursing school. She is planning to work on an orthopedic unit after graduating. She decided to become a nurse in high school when she took a vocational class. She had a lot of trouble going from high school and being a straight A student to the university setting, where she struggled in nursing courses and thought about dropping out several times. She met her fiancé during the first quarter of nursing school and her wedding is 2 weeks after graduation.

1. Share with your peers five recommendations in the Nursing Today book (cite reference) Cindy can use to prepare for the transition to registered nursing practice.
2. Discuss the 6 stressors reported by new graduates related to crucial competency areas as noted in the Nursing Today book and cite your reference.
3. According to the Nursing Today textbook, what are three important points related to thinking positively and why are these important for new graduates making a role transition?

Answer 1

Ans) Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress
Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. The positive thinking that usually comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits.

- It may sound corny or even cliche to say but the power of positive thinking is real and can absolutely help with the transition. Usually, the concept of positive thinking is applied to every other aspect of life, from relationships to health. I often heard it from senior military leaders in regards to operations.