Natalie recognizes the issues of role behavior and role incongruity and seeks out one of her professors to discuss these
Natalie recognizes the issues of role behavior and role incongruity and seeks out one of her professors to discuss these
- Five to Six paragraphs
- A comparison of what you have learned from the case study to related theories you have studied. Make sure to cite these theories in APA format.
- A comparison of the case study to your nursing practice, giving one or two examples from your nursing experience in which you might have applied a particular theory covered.
CASE STUDY:
Natalie Kazakova
- Russian immigrant
- Recently graduated with master’s degree in nursing
- Bachelor’s in engineering back home
- Works at a local community hospital in ICU
- A few weeks after orientation ends at her new place of employment, Natalie finds herself questioning her choice to become a nurse. She finds it hard to go into work because she is feeling insecure and has self-doubt.
- Also meet Susan and Pam, two nurses that have 10 years of experience, but only have ADN degrees. They told Natalie “What are you doing here?” “I thought you had a masters degree. Why dont you know anything?
- Natalie discusses this issue with one of her professors. Her professor offers the following recommendations:
- Don’t do anything at this point. This is normal behavior for other nurses dealing with a novice. Time will prove your readiness.
- Review the conflict and try to think of the other experienced nurses’ perspectives. Again, time will prove your readiness.
- Speak up now and remind the other nurses that you are a brand new RN and will have a learning period.
Any of these theories from the chapter explain what Natalie is experiencing. Select each theory to learn more about how each applies to her situation.
- Role Theory: Role Behavior – As a new graduate and new nurse, Natalie needs to negotiate appropriate role behaviors with patients, coworkers, and medical staff. Role strain or stress, including role incongruity, can occur when the individual’s expectations (her view of the caring role of the nurse) conflicts with the requirements to learn to manage complicated equipment and medications.
- Conflict Theory – As noted in the text, conflict is often grounded in issues of power/authority and domination/subjugation. The two nurse colleagues are struggling to hold on to their position of power related to their experience because they are probably threatened by Natalie’s advanced degree.
- Social Exchange Theory – Natalie has noted that reciprocity is lacking in her relationships with the two experienced ADN nurses. As a result, she feels like resigning (withdrawing from the situation).
Reflect on which option you think would be best for you. Then select the Review button below to see why Natalie’s professor offered the options she did. *I chose Role Theory*
Natalie recognizes the issues of role behavior and role incongruity and seeks out one of her professors to discuss these. The professor reminds her that this is a normal process and that she needs to give herself some time to learn her position (the professor might refer her to Benner’s Novice to Expert, discussed in a later chapter). She tells her that as she becomes more comfortable with the technical requirements of her position, she will find she is able to again put the caring aspect of nursing in the forefront.
As Natalie reviewed her information on conflict and individualistic social exchange framework, as well as recognizing that the other nurses were struggling to maintain their own power (and self-concept), she was able to change her approach. She praised the other nurses for their knowledge and experience. She remained humble and quiet as she gained more experience and knowledge. She quietly reminded them that, despite her degree, she was still a new RN and so she appreciated having knowledgeable nurses like them around. She hoped that this would make them feel less threatened.
Requirements: 5-6 paragraphs
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