A seasoned nurse who acts as a mentor for a new graduate is practicing which of the standards of professional performance?
1. Collaboration
2. Leadership
3. Collegiality
4. Evaluation
3. Collegiality
Rationale:
Collegiality describes interaction with and contributions to the professional development of peers and colleagues, which is what a mentoring relationship would involve. Collaboration involves working with the client, the family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership provides direction in a professional practice setting. Evaluation involves a comparison between one's own nursing practice and professional practice standards.
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