A New Graduate Nurse Is in the Fifth Week of Working

question 6

Multiple Choice

A new graduate nurse is in the fifth week of working on a busy surgical unit.The nurse tells a friend about witnessing some patient care that was "appalling." What should the nurse do?

• A) Return to school to obtain a master's of science in nursing (MSN) and leave bedside nursing.
• B) Talk to the other nurses involved in the situation about the concerns.
• C) Report the behavior to the nurse manager of the unit.
• D) Accept that this is the reality of nursing in a busy unit.

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Definitions:

Trainee-Initiated

Trainee-initiated refers to activities or learning processes that are started and directed by the learners themselves, fostering autonomy and self-directed learning.

Collaborative

Involving two or more parties working together towards a common goal.

Multilevel Systems Model

A framework that analyzes interactions across different layers or levels within an organization or system, considering factors from individual to societal influence.

Organizational Learning

The ability of an organization to gain insight and understanding from experience and apply it to improve its practices, strategies, and policies.