A nurse manager in one hospital values a colleague who is a few years older and has more experience in nursing management. The colleague works in another hospital, but they meet for lunch once a month
In these meetings, they share their feelings about nursing management and their lives. The function of a mentor that is missing in the relationship is:
a. Sponsorship.
b. Role modeling.
c. Social interaction.
d. Mutual positive regard.
ANS: A
Sponsorship involves building the competency of the mentee through exposure or by creating opportunities for achievement in order for the mentee to develop a reputation of competence.
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Fill in the blanks with correct word