What types of nursing mentors are considered toxic mentors? (Select all that apply.)
1.
Dumpers
2.
Unfriendly
3.
Avoiders
4.
Passive-aggressive
5.
Blockers
ANS: 1, 3, 5
Toxic mentors are people who are destructive or "toxic" to the novice nurse. "Dumpers" throw people into a new role or position and let them fail. "Avoiders" are nonresponsive people who are unavailable or inaccessible. "Blockers" may refuse to help, withhold information needed to succeed, or stifle the development of the individual by hovering too closely.
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