The nurse who has decided to seek a master's degree asks the hospital's chief nurse for support

The chief nurse followed a career path from associate degree nurse, to baccalaureate nurse, to master's prepared nurse, and eventually obtained a nursing doctorate. The chief nurse would be acting in which role for the new student?
1. Colleague
2. Friend
3. Faculty
4. Mentor


Correct Answer: 4

While the nurses in the scenario may consider themselves friends and colleagues, the description of the role of the chief nurse most closely describes that of mentor. There is no indication that the chief nurse is fulfilling the role of faculty.

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