A graduate nurse completed her nursing education 3 weeks ago and has just begun work at the local hospital. She is orienting to her new position with an experienced nurse, one who has been an RN for 15 years and an employee at the hospital for 7 years
She will provide guidance and practical teaching to the new graduate as she assumes a new position in the nursing unit. What role is the experienced RN assuming?
1) Mentor
2) Manager
3) Preceptor
4) Leader
ANS: 3
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