Precepting differs from the role of a mentor because preceptors are:
A. Assigned to a new nurse orienting to a position
B. Identified as accountable for the new orientee's actions
C. Only with the new staff member at the patient's bedside
D. Paired to a new staff member for staffing purposes only
ANS: A
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A Correct because preceptors are expe-rienced staff who are assigned to orient new staff.
B Incorrect because only the orientee is ac-countable for his or her own actions.
C Incorrect because preceptors work with the new nurse in multiple areas not only at the bedside.
D Incorrect because orientees are not counted as staff members until they have completed their orientation.
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