Assignment Problem: Lou is a 45-year-old married father of two. He decided to go back to school 10 years ago when his position at a local business was eliminated. Initially, he thought that becoming a nurse would allow him to maintain his lifestyle and support his family. His first position was as an emergency room nurse at an inner-city hospital, where he often worked overtime and lasted 6 months before he started feeling burnout. He experienced other units that he thought would be more conducive to his lifestyle before settling on his present position in the CICU.
Q1. What are characteristics of each stage in Benner's Novice to Expert Nurse model, and where does Lou fit in the model?
Q2. What is the Nursing Today's recommended questions to ask yourself to see if you measure up to common expectations nurse managers are looking for in new graduates?
Q3. Discuss the four major types of transitions noted in your textbook.