A nursing student would like to do an observation on one of the inpatient units at a hospital. In assisting the student to meet this desire, the educator would look for which type of nurse?
1. Mentor
2. Manager
3. Team leader
4. Preceptor
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A mentor acts in a more nurturing role, perhaps for a longer period of time, and provides support, guidance, assistance, advice, and inspiration to a younger nurse.
Rationale 2: A manager is a different type of management role.
Rationale 3: A team leader is a different type of management role.
Rationale 4: The preceptor is a person of experience who assists a "new" nurse in improving clinical skills and nursing judgment.
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