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the normal motivational stress humans undergo
--> this is equilibrium in which normal wear and tear is experienced, but sustained damage does not occur |
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| causes of stress can be in 3 categories: |
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- Organaizational
-Interpersonal
-Individual |
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| Organizational stress can be from: |
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*job related factors such as task overload
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conflicting tasks
* a stressfull physical environments such as a critical care area
*the manager's ability or inability to maintain participatory roles
*organizational norms or expectations and issues such as managed care and cost containment |
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| interpersonal factors of stress are seen in the form of: |
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| strained interpersonal relationships within nursing roles and with other professions such as medicine and administration |
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| individual factors of stress can be caused by: |
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-brought about by marriage
- birth of an infant
-illness
- or any other life changing event |
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| how is a person handling Individual stress if they are sadi to be using deficiency focusing? |
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| it focuses on the negative and not the positive |
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| necessitating is the belief that a certain task must be done by a specific person and is choice limiting |
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| when a person is experiencing individual stress what is known to be the least stress producing habit? |
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| low skill recognition is the least stress producing habit and is played out in the individual not recognizing his or her own abilities as contributors to their own success |
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| reality shock is described as: |
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| the equilibrium the graduate nurse experiences when moving from the student role |
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| personal methods to alleviate stress include: |
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* recognizing stressors
* life balance and self care
* role definition
* time management techniques |
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| in preventing stress, life balance alleviators include: |
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- exercise
-healthy eating
-developing mental coping habits |
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| in preventing stress, "self care" includes: |
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*replenishing one-self
*providing self relaxation |
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| in preventing stress, role definition attempts to: |
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| define and redifine roles to provide for an even load for all |
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| in alleviating personal stress time management techniques: |
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| can preserve our most scarce resource of time |
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| what are the roles of the manager: |
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is to help identify stressors and level of stress
--> they must also be ready to identify stressor sources and suggest methods to reduce or abate the stress
managers should also explore work related sources of stress |
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| what does and internal locus mean? |
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keep your emotions under control (internal)
-your poker face
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| some strategies that should be considered by managers are: |
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- proper job matching
-skills training
-job enrichment tied to staff goals
-development of upward and downward communication channels
-team building
-supportive policies to reduce the stress of shift work
-manage their OWN stress
-use creative "stress busting" solutions
- assess the effectiveness of solutions and adjust when necessary |
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-necessary for life
-good motivator
-physiological response is same for positve and negative events
-each individual percieves and reacts differently
-can come from organizational, interpersonal, and individual situations |
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| types of stress in nursing: |
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* burn out
*compassion fatigue |
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| what is the definition for burn out? |
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| physical, emotional or cognitive fatigue and exhaustion and doesnt have enough energy to do the job (may reduce hours worked or move to another job or profession) |
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| what is the definition for compassion fatigue? |
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| highest in emergency responders, caring for those who are dying or suffering or victims of crime, war or terrorism |
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| what are some expamples of organizational stress job-related factors: |
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task overload
-unclear or lack of information
- inability to perform tasks
- poorly organized work areas
- lack of equipment or new technologies
-demand of constant vigilance, especially ICU or ER
-punitive supervisors or micro-managing
- expectation to do more with less time or resources |
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| what are some examples of interpersonal stress causes: |
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-interactions with peers, supervisors, physicians and other departments
-trying to control the uncontrollable
-over committing to work schedules
-workplace bullies
- lack of job security
-supervising others
-delegating to others
-evaluating others performance
-disciplining staff |
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| what are some examples of causes of personal stress: |
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-life changes or emergencies
-family issues
- work expectations such as shift work
-deficiency focusing- negative perceptions
- necessitating- only one person can do the job
- lack of recognition for skill level by oneself or by manager |
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| stress hardiness for self: |
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> balance in life
> positive coping skills
> living in present moment
>social support systems
> ability to negotiate with others
> Time management
> Appropriate triaging of life and profession
> recreation
> either ignore or confront big personalities |
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helping employees manage stress by:
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- providing skills training and clarify expectations
- offering support and making referrals
- participative management- non punitive style
- clarifying goals, eliminating barriers, being a buffer between staff, administration or other departments
- open channels of communication
- recognizing and reinforcing positive decisions made by staff |
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| you cannont control but you can effect the future through: |
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| when planning your future in nursing: |
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imagination- action- habit- character- destiny
no job, situation, or relationship is perfect
* be courteous to everyone ( someday they may be your boss or evaluator) |
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| track your professional progress by: |
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- keep an activity log of professional experiences
- assess your own interests in nursing (p.317)
-assess the health care environment changes
-determine options for jobs
- determine educational needs
- determine professional experience needs
- attend carrer fairs, conferences to network
- peruse publications for future options |
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| a mentor is a counselor who's guidance is: |
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| NOT done for personal gain |
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* advisors, people with career experience willing to share their knowledge and give you emotional support and guidance
* tutors, people who give specific feedback on one's performance
* masters in their field of expertise and are willing to provide you with opportunities for learning
* sponsors in obtaining opportunities and introducing you to key people
* role models and are successful nursing professionals |
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| what are the four types of learning competency: |
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- unconscious Incompetence
- conscious Incompetence
- conscious competence
- unconscious competence |
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| what are the things to remember about leaving a current position: |
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* never burn bridges
* never make negative comments about organization or manager
* make sure the decision is more than emotional
* short term employments are seen as negatives on resumes
* provide a letter of recognition |
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| what options does getting your baccalaureate degree open for you in nursing: |
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qualifies for many management positions
can transfer lower degree classes to BSN program
can obtain on-line |
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| what future options in nursing does a master/s degree or doctoral programs open : |
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| qualifies nurses as nurse practitioners, researchers, educators, administrators |
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| what are some other ways of continueing education? |
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| journals, conferences, certificates, inservices, volunteering |
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| what are the ways you can adapt to change? |
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- flexibility is key
- take graduate courses at a slower pace
- adjust work time schedules
- have a plan B for unplanned events
- always have a 3-6 month salary cushion
-update career goals
- pay close attention to new health care directions |
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