A certified oncology nurse notices that a novice nurse is unsure of decision making and lacks technical skills
The novice nurse gains confidence by sharing and learning with the experienced nurse. This relationship continues and builds, allowing the novice nurse to become more confident. This relationship is known as:
a. mentoring.
b. role modeling.
c. a preceptorship.
d. socialization.
ANS: A
Correct: The experienced and novice nurses have entered into a mutually agreed upon interactive relationship to ease the transition of the novice nurse into the profession.
Incorrect:
b. An interactive relationship is present.
c. A preceptorship is usually a short-term relationship.
d. Socialization is the desired outcome of mentoring but not of actual interactions.
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