Instructions
Reflect on your journey of becoming a nurse and the possibility of reality shock, which is the reaction you may experience as a new graduate when you discover the healthcare field may not always reflect what you learned in your nursing program. Consider the reality shock you have experienced as a nursing student. Think about how to continue your role as a lifelong learner to overcome future reality shock in the medical field.
Write 200–250 words using the discussion prompts to guide the content for your initial post. Then, reply to at least two of your peers’ posts.
Discussion Prompts
- Identify three reality shocks that you have already experienced during your journey of becoming a nurse.
- Provide 2–3 coping skills you have used as a nursing student to overcome reality shock.
- Research different continuing education platforms for nurses and select one you are interested in taking within five years of entering the field. Explain how this platform will help to continue to advance your career as a nurse.
Overview
Motivational theory is the ability to influence the choices people make. Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory differentiates motivational needs into categories including needs dissatisfiers (or hygiene factors) and satisfiers (or needs motivators).
When times are tough, what will motivate you to keep moving forward?
Instructions
Review the list of motivational needs:
- Challenging work
- Recognition for one’s achievements
- Responsibility
- Opportunity to do something meaningful
- Involvement in decision-making
- A sense of importance
- A sense of positive satisfaction
- Status
- Job security
- Salary
- Benefits
- Work conditions
- Others
Consider how Herzbert’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory could impact client care delivery, client outcomes, and even patient safety. Then, write 200–250 words using the discussion prompts to guide the content for your initial post. Reply to at least two of your peers’ posts.
Discussion Prompts
- Identify three motivators from the motivational needs list provided or identify your own motivators. Why do they motivate you? How will these motivators help you in the nursing profession?
- How do these motivators impact your ability to deliver safe, effective care to your clients?
