Which outcome is associated with a positive attitude in new nurses?

• A. Colleagues' perceptions and interactions.
• B. Nurse pay scale.
• C. Facility architectural design.
• D. The color of scrubs chosen.

Answer: (A)

A positive attitude in new nurses shapes how colleagues perceive them and how they interact within the team. When a new nurse stays approachable, collaborative, and solution-focused, coworkers are more likely to trust them, communicate openly, and engage in teamwork. This fosters better coordination, quicker problem-solving, and a supportive work environment, all of which can enhance patient safety and care quality. In contrast, nurse pay scales are determined by experience and policy, not attitude, and facility design or scrubs color are administrative choices unrelated to an individual’s demeanor. So the outcome most closely tied to a positive attitude is how colleagues perceive and interact with the nurse.