The statement made by the new graduate nurse reflects ageism. Ageism refers to prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their age, often manifesting as the belief that older individuals are less competent or capable. In this case, the nurse's disdain for the slower reporting style of older nurses suggests a negative bias towards their age and experience.
The charge nurse overhears two new graduate nurses talking in the break-room. One graduate nurse states, “I hate getting reports from the older nurses; they are just too slow.” The charge nurse understands that the nurse is demonstrating what?
ethnocentrism ageism cultural shock stereotyping
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