After the second week of orientation the new nurse witnesses the death of a child in the ED. Which role should this nurse's preceptor focus on at this time?
1. Orientation of the nurse to protocols associated with this death
2. Socialization of the nurse to the staff
3. Counseling the new nurse
4. Serving as a role model
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Rationale 1: The new nurse should be oriented to protocols, but this is not the most important role at this time.
Rationale 2: The new nurse should be socialized to the staff, but this is not the most important role at this time.
Rationale 3: In this situation the most important role is counseling.
Rationale 4: The preceptor should always act as a role model for the new nurse, but this is not the most important role at this time.
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How is continuing education credit for healthcare professions currently provided?
1. One source for all healthcare professions 2. Multiple methods focused on multiple healthcare professions 3. Credit provided by academic institutions 4. Government provides continuing education credit.
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