Question

Susan Jones will finish her bachelor's degree nursing program in 6 weeks. Her preferred clinical area is pediatric oncology, and she hopes to become a pediatric nurse practitioner one day. Susan has received two job offers, both from urban hospitals with large pediatric populations. Because several of her friends are already employed by these facilities, she asked them for their thoughts.
"Central Hospital is a good place to work," said one friend. "It is a dynamic, growing institution, always on the cutting edge of change. Any new idea that seems promising, Central is the first to try it. It's an exciting place to work."
"City Hospital is also a good place to work," said her other friend. "It is a strong, stable institution where traditions are valued. Any new idea must be carefully evaluated before it is adapted. It's been a pleasure to work there."

Questions

1. How would the organizational culture of each hospital affect a new graduate?
2. Which organizational culture do you think would be best for a new graduate, Central's or City's?
3. Would your answer differ if Susan were an experienced nurse?
4. What do you need to know about Susan before deciding which hospital would be best for her?
5. What else would you like to know about the two hospitals?

Answer 1

1.The organization culture can affect a new graduate in the following way

• Central hospital which has a culture of implementing new ideas at the first is a good way for a new graduate to learn but at the same time it can greatly increase the stress and strain on understanding the new concept and implement it in the practice unless being taught or having a previous experience regarding the ideas
• Whereas the City hospital implements a new idea only after careful evaluation. This method can be slower for a novice to learn new things faster compared to others. Though they may learn the ideas with great confidence and guidance it is slower in their career advancement

2.It can be best for the new graduate to join the Central hospital because of a chance to learn newer ideas at the earliest .This can build a stronger career in future.

3.If Susan was an experienced nurse she could have joined City hospital because she can analyze any new ideas herself ,request for appropriate changes ,benefits ,drawbacks of the ideas for implementinf the new ideas in practice .

4.Some of the things which has to be known about Susan are

• Her career goals
• Her attitude and motivation to join an organization
• Her ability
• The duration of service which can be offered by her to the organization after joining

5.Some of the things which has to be known about the organization are

• The education program which is offered to a new graduate
• The organization having any bond or contract to work with them for a particular period of time