NURSING 1G03 Lecture 3: Working in Groups- Week 3
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Required readings and learning aims for n1g03 concept classes and care scenarios. Describe the evolution of groups through developmental stages. Describe the purpose and value of group norms. Explain group roles and their importance for group function and task completion. Provide an evaluation of your group"s fu(cid:374)ctio(cid:374)i(cid:374)g to date. Discuss self-evaluation of o(cid:374)e"s group roles a(cid:374)d contributions to group function and task completion. Discuss the importance of group functioning to professional nursing. Forming: members are cautious with their behavior, which is driven by the desire to be accepted by all members of the group. Norming: the norming stage is the time where the group becomes a cohesive unit. Acknowledge the talents, skills and experience that each member brings to the group. A sense of community is established and the group remains focused on the group"s purpose and goal. Information flows seamlessly and is uninhibited due to the sense of security members feel in the norming stage.