Transition shock in graduate nurses

According to the stages of transition theory, Duchscher explains that the first 12 months of transition to nursing is a process involving four steps: Orientation, being and knowing (Philip et al., 2017). In the first stage of orientation, also known as the doing stage, the new nurse anticipates what is expected of her, such as working long hours. Then, she begins learning that her expectations are different from the actual reality of nursing (Understanding Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development. Verywell Mind, n.d). This stage is characterized by doubt; for instance, the new nurse will distance themselves from serving patients for fear of doing the wrong thing.