A Novice Nurse Is in the "Rejection Phase" of Stress

Multiple Choice

A novice nurse is in the "rejection phase" of stress and wonders if she/he made the right decision when deciding nursing was her/his chosen career.Which strategy would help the novice nurse cope with transition into practice and reduce stress?

A) When asked by the charge nurse to accept the new admission even though she/he had no discharges,the novice nurse stops and considers if this request is acceptable and safe,then accepts the assignment based on two patients having a low acuity level.
B) Refusing to eat anywhere but the hospital cafeteria to ensure a balanced diet and time to socialize with other staff and visitors.
C) Avoid wasting time by listening to coworkers' problems or ideas on how to staff the unit during the upcoming holiday since the novice nurse's time is valuable and better spent getting her own work completed.
D) Try to "win over" hostile or angry coworkers who find fault with the novice nurse's work performance.