RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1831 of 2368

A new RN has just finished orientation and now works independently. The nurse finds the job harder than expected and has negative feelings about nursing. Which phase of reality shock is this?

  1. Shock phase
  2. Honeymoon phase
  3. Recovery phase
  4. Resolution phase
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Correct answer: Shock phase

In the shock phase, the new RN is most vulnerable after leaving the preceptor and is at greatest risk of leaving the unit.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Preparation for the Rn Role: Reality Shock. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026