Your friend Paula is an experienced nurse who recently relocated and accepted a position on the inpatient rehabilitation unit at the University X Healthcare System. Her previous position was on a general medical unit in a small community hospital. She had thrived in this position for over 10 years. In her new position she will be working day to day with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Paula is concerned about the changes she will face. Most specifically, she worries that she will not 'fit in' with this new culture. She seeks you out for advice.
You comfort Paula by reminding her that organizational culture is static, easy to understand, and consistent across organizations. This is good advice?

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Organizational culture is dynamic, complex, and can vary significantly across different organizations, making it important for Paula to adapt and understand the new environment.

Your Friend Paula Is an Experienced Nurse Who Recently Relocated