What is Change? Change is a natural phenomenon that occurs over time (Whitehead, Weiss, & Tappen, 2007). Change is an inevitable theme in all realities. Change can occur expectedly or unexpectedly and can potentially lead to new opportunities. Change can impact any individual or environment. In particular, change occurs constantly in the healthcare environment. A nursing student transitioning to a nurse’s role in healthcare reflects a drastic change in itself. Who Moved My Cheese?, by Spencer Johnson, vividly portrays the complexities of the change process through the use of four characters. Johnson (1998) introduces two mice, Sniff and Scurry, and two “little people,” who live in a “Maze” and go out in search of “cheese,” to achieve nourishment and happiness. Johnson (1998) uses the two mice and the two “little people,” to display the characters’ reactions and coping mechanisms to change: Johnson uses “moving of the cheese,” throughout the book as a metaphor for change. The characters have their individual responses to the loss or moving of the cheese. The mice easily deal with the change and adapt, while using their instincts when responding to the cheese being moved (Johnson, 1998, p. 32). They stay prepared for the change or the move of the cheese, in case they need to go in search of it, by always being equipped with their running gear. Additionally, the mice do not spend time analyzing why the change occurred; instead they immediately sniff and scurry on to find their “new cheese” (Johnson, 1998). On the contrary, the “little people,” Hem and Haw, have overpowering human beliefs and emotions clouding their judgment and making it difficult for them to adapt to the change (Johnson, 1998, p. 27). Hem and Haw react emotionall... ... middle of paper ... ...and can bring forth opportunity or new cheese, only if searching for it. The new cheese will not always present by itself, rather has to be discovered. The cheese will often be moved, making it important to adapt to change when in search of new cheese. How an individual interprets change is directly determined by the attitude. A change can potentially open a door, only if one allows it to. Works Cited Johnson, S. (1998). Who Moved My Cheese?. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons. Sullivan, E. J. (2004). Becoming Influential: A Guide for Nurses. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Whitehead, D. K., Weiss, S. A., & Tappen, R. M. (2010). Essentials of Nursing and Management. Philadelphia, PA: Davis. Zerwekh, J., & Garneau, A. Z. (2012). Nursing today: Transitions and trends. (7th ed.). Phoenix, AZ: Elsevier Saunders.
The Changeable nature of life affects us all somehow. Whether it be moving to a new city, having children, or losing people that we love, it can affect people in many different ways. For example, in the novel, the main character Taylor Greer changes her name from Marietta and moves...
Transitioning from academic nursing student to Registered Nurse/New Graduate Nurse (NGN) within the healthcare environment is a challenging task for many NGNs. They may encounter a number of challenges, such as the following: transition shock, professional isolation, lack of clinical experience, stress, lack of a support network and cultural incompetence. At the end, this essay will discuss the rationale for developing my two most important goals for the next twelve months.
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Our course, Transition to Professional Nursing, is barely two weeks old and already I am being enlightened and challenged to expand my experience of nursing. I will attempt to explain my personal journey and experience thus far including how and why I got here, my beliefs about nursing and related values, and my visions for the future.
The 7 Levels of Change provides a different way of thinking to enhance behaviors and processes. The author demonstrates throughout the book a seven process of change that builds upon the next. He believes that by thinking differently, being creative and stepping out of the norm is the catalyst to solutions and results beyond one’s expectations. Although the author uses the analogy of a new work environment to expound on the level of changes, the fundamentals can be used in both your personal and professional life.
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Throughout this philosophy paper, I have explored what nursing is based on my personal values and beliefs as it relates to the body of work in nursing. I value the importance of holistic nursing and the care of patients being individualized for them and their family. Also, effectively collaborating among health care professionals to ensure quality care for patients. Additionally, the importance of health promotion as one of the main roles of nurses is being a teacher, since promoting health prevents illness and increases the level of health in clients. These principles will serve as a guide for my personal standards of nursing practice.
Change is a word that I have constantly heard throughout my high school years. It is a transformation through which everyone goes whether it's for the better or for the worse. For me the meaning and value of change has helped me to focus on the goals I have to accomplish. For others, it is simply just a phase we go through. All of us here have been able to learn and develop from our changes to be come a better and successful person.
While it requires a greater level of understanding of change theory, it is likely to be more useful to nurse managers because it incorporates a more detailed plan of how to generate change and it is underpinned by the four elements of the nursing process. Therefore, Lippitts theory is used to demonstrate how managers can implement planned change” ( Mitchell